5000
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From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As we advanced, the trees grew closer and closer together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
BIVOUACnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
CHANTverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As we advanced, the trees grew closer and closer together.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
CROWSnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As we advanced, the trees grew closer and closer together.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
for more time
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
not any; not one
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
a male human offspring
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
SQUIRREL-HUNT
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From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
Terre-Temperee
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From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As if by instinct, he held his fingers in his mouth, to prevent their getting numbed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
a special situation
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As we advanced, the trees grew closer and closer together.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading As we advanced, the trees grew closer and closer together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
at the time that
From this reading But when the sun had reached a certain height, there was no longer any need to complain of the cold.
which person or people
From this reading We were now more than 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and the coldness of the breeze quite surprised my son, who, being accustomed to the climate of the _Terre-Temperee_, had never before felt any thing like the atmosphere we were now in.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE GREAT FOREST.--CROWS.--THE FIRST BIVOUAC.--THE SQUIRREL-HUNT.--OUR YOUNG GUIDE.--THE CHANT IN THE DESERT.
