Chapter XVII

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From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

at or in the front

From this reading Fyfe got near mid-stream, hesitated a moment, and then plunged ahead.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

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

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

traveling across

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

the first light of day

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

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

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

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

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Fyfe got near mid-stream, hesitated a moment, and then plunged ahead.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

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

From this reading Fyfe got near mid-stream, hesitated a moment, and then plunged ahead.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

a particular point in time

From this reading Fyfe got near mid-stream, hesitated a moment, and then plunged ahead.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Fyfe got near mid-stream, hesitated a moment, and then plunged ahead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

above and across; more than

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Fyfe got near mid-stream, hesitated a moment, and then plunged ahead.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

in a restless manner

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

only a very short time before

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

the state of being asleep

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

not in physical motion

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

possessing sweep

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.

moving very fast

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Fyfe got near mid-stream, hesitated a moment, and then plunged ahead.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We got up at 5 a.m., and partially undressed for the crossing of the river.

at the time that

From this reading ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALPS—_concluded_ “The’ was ’bout half a minit when I’d hev sold out mighty cheap an’ took a promise fer the money.”—_American Author._ When dawn came, Fyfe was still tossing restlessly in his sleeping bag.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We got over the first branch without difficulty; but the second stream ran swift and deep.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading But he had scarcely gone a couple of yards when he was swept off his feet and was at the mercy of the current.