Chapter V · Chapter 5

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

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

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

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

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

rid of obstructions

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

being joined in close association

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

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

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

opinion or judgment

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

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

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

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

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

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

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

imparting strength and vitality

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

and nothing more

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

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

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

in motion

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

not any; not one

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

and nothing more

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

on the contrary

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

from appearances alone

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

without speaking

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

morally degraded

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

the rays of the sun

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Everywhere was loneliness, no sound telling of the labor of man reached them, and the few scattered buildings far below resembling mere doll-houses.

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

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

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

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

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

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

a just detectable amount

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

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 At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

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

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

directed up

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading At such considerable distance all the dull shabbiness of the mining town had disappeared, and it seemed almost ideal, viewed against the natural background of brown rocks and green trees.

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

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

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

From this reading "TO BE OR NOT TO BE" They were seated rather close together upon the steep hillside, gazing silently down upon squalid Glencaid.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

during the time that

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had conversed only upon the constantly changing beauty of the scene, or of incidents connected with their upward climb, while moving slowly along the trail through the fresh morning sunshine.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading All about them was the clear, invigorating air of the uplands, through which the eyes might trace for miles the range of irregular rocky hills, while just above, seemingly almost within touch of the extended hand, drooped the blue circling sky, unflecked by cloud.