| Alps |
a high mountain range that goes from southern France through Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Austria and into the countries along the Adriatic Sea down to Albania. |
| alto |
the vocal range between tenor and soprano. Alto is the lowest range for the female voice and highest for the male. [4 definitions] |
| Andes |
a high mountain range that stretches along the entire west coast of South America. |
| Andes Mountains |
a mountain range that extends the length of the western coast of South America. |
| ape |
a mammal in the group of primates, which includes chimpanzees, gibbons, gorillas, and orangutans. Apes do not have tails. They have very flexible hands and feet. Apes range in size from three to six feet tall, and they can weigh up to 450 pounds. Apes live in the forests in Africa and Asia. [1/2 definitions] |
| Appalachian Mountains |
a mountain range in eastern North America that stretches from the southeastern part of Canada to central Alabama in the United States; Appalachians. |
| Atlas Mountains |
a range of mountains in northwest Africa stretching across the southwestern part of Morocco and northern parts of Algeria and Tunisia. |
| baritone |
the range of the male voice that is between tenor and bass. [3 definitions] |
| bass1 |
the part of music that requires the lowest range of pitch, or sounds made in the low range. [2/3 definitions] |
| bat2 |
a small mammal that flies. Bats have small bodies and large wings covered with skin. Most bats eat at night, when they use sound to find and catch flying insects. Bats are found in most parts of the world. There are around one thousand kinds of bats. Their wingspans range from less than two inches to more than five feet. Some kinds of bats live in large colonies that roost in caves or in a section of forest. |
| comprehensive |
including everything or almost everything; wide in range. |
| cuckoo |
a bird of Europe and America with a slim body and a long tail. A cuckoo's color can range from gray to brown. Some cuckoos have a call that sounds like their name. [1/2 definitions] |
| dog |
a furry animal with four legs, a pointed nose, and a tail. Their sharp teeth and claws are good for hunting small animals as food, but they also sometimes eat plant food. Dogs are mammals, closely related to coyotes, foxes, and wolves. There are many kinds or breeds of dogs, with a wide range of sizes and appearances. Some dogs are bred for special jobs, such as herding sheep. Dogs are often kept as pets. [1/2 definitions] |
| extent |
the area or amount to which something extends; reach or range. [1/2 definitions] |
| generalize |
to make useful to a wide range of situations or ideas. [1/3 definitions] |
| Himalayan Mountains |
a mountain range between India and Tibet that includes the world's highest mountain peaks. |
| Himalayas |
the highest mountain range in the world, located between India and Tibet. |
| low1 |
of a sound or musical note, within the deeper range of pitch. [2/11 definitions] |
| Mount Everest |
the world's highest mountain, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Mount Everest is part of the Himalayan range of mountains that lie between India and China. In Tibet, the mountain is called Chomolungma. In Nepal, it is called Sagarmatha. |
| poodle |
a breed of dog. Poodles range in size from very small to large and have thick, curly hair that can be cut in a fancy way. |
| reach |
the range of a person's understanding or ability to handle. [1/11 definitions] |