Chapter IX

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

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

later than; following

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

anew

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

possessing life

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

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From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

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

From this reading CORTE AND ITS HOTEL.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

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From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

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From this reading CORTE AND ITS HOTEL.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

having or covered with hair

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

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

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading CORTE AND ITS HOTEL.

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

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CORTE AND ITS HOTEL.

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

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

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

the force of workers available

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

go across or through

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

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

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a very steep cliff

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

in the near future

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

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

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a lightweight cord

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

an animal trainer who tames wild animals

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

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

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

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

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

in the direction of

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

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

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.

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

From this reading The road, too, was here alive with men riding mules, and leading after them by a cord a string of other mules with packs on their backs.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

in or at the place that

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

a Caucasian

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

which person or people

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading From Ponte alle Lecchia the road follows the course of the foaming river Vecchio for a long way, along a wide valley, where the green hills circling round are somewhat monotonous for a time, but presently turn into handsome grey and white limestone cliffs, hanging in one place in wild and curious peaks above the passing carriage.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading It was a matter of difficulty to pass some of these mules, who were not accustomed to "carriage company," and who backed towards the precipice occasionally, kicking wildly, to the discomfiture of their owners.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After the large village of Cabouralino, the scenery becomes tamer again, the ground more cultivated, flocks of black and white silky haired goats with silvery bells passing us constantly.