Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

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From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

lacking sufficient water or rainfall

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

divisible by two

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

set up or found

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

brought together in one place

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

go away from a place

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

used to form the superlative

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

not any; not one

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

and nothing more

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading But only look at the moon rising above that snowy peak; isn't it perfectly lovely?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

precisely as stated

From this reading The following Saturday night found the party encamped in the very bosom of the mountains, in one of the most lovely nooks upon the surface of the earth.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As they looked around upon the verdant dell, and upon the snow-capped mountains that arose in the distance, all the arid plain they had passed,--the desert of alkali, and the hills of sand--seemed like a dream, so great was the contrast between them and Virginia Dale.

at the time that

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Even George was enraptured, and when the children as usual gathered at evening around the fire, he declared that he would go no father but turn hermit, and hunt and fish for a living, in that lovely spot.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I wish I could stay with you," said Aggie, "but I shouldn't like to leave papa and mamma.