Chapter XVII

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

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This gave us but little progress for that day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

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

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

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

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This gave us but little progress for that day.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This gave us but little progress for that day.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

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

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

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

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This gave us but little progress for that day.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

most important element

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

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

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading This gave us but little progress for that day.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

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

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

toward the south

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

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

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

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

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

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

From this reading Finding that they had returned and continued their ascent of the main stream, we did likewise.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

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

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

a just detectable amount

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

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

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

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

From this reading THE GRAND PEAK The Lieutenant's prediction that the following evening should see us encamped at the foot of the Grand Peak was not borne out by the event.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.

in or at the place that

From this reading That next day we lost many hours on a large fork of the river, where the turning of the Spanish trace led us to believe that the party had set off southward.

but in spite of that

From this reading Notwithstanding our many days on the prairies, we were yet far from realizing the deception of distances in this high altitude and clear, dry atmosphere.