Chapter XIX

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

in addition

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

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

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

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

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

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From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

a person who is in charge

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

travel across or pass over

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

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

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

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

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

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

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

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

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

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

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

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

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

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

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

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

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

communicate vividly

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

strike or drive against with a heavy impact

From this reading The Englishman was, of course, familiar with Captain Ludington’s legend of the Kootenai Indians――Koos-ha-nax, and Husha the Black Ram.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

recurring again and again

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

being five more than seventy

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

possessive form of “skinner” — United States actor (1858-1942)

From this reading He had also heard Sam Skinner’s account of Old Indian Chief――or the Sioux Indian mythical mountain ram.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

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

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

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

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

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

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

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

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.

at the time that

From this reading When the boys repeated to him the story told by “Grizzly” Hosmer――the account of “Baldy’s Bench” and the great sheep that he had seen there――and realized that this table-land was not more than seventy-five or eighty miles from Smith’s ranch he eagerly entered into the boys’ project.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SIGN OF THE CROSS This was the program that had caused Lord Pelton to remain with Frank and Phil.

but in spite of that

From this reading This was to be an attempt to discover “Baldy’s Bench” with the airship in the hope that some of “Grizzly” Hosmer’s sheep were yet there.