Chapter V · The Call of the Pack

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

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

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

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

completely unclothed

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

a youthful male person

From this reading The outline was so distinct that the boy regarded it curiously for a long time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

without doubt or question

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading The outline was so distinct that the boy regarded it curiously for a long time.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The outline was so distinct that the boy regarded it curiously for a long time.

mark as different

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

divisible by two

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

plural of “excavation” — the act of digging

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The outline was so distinct that the boy regarded it curiously for a long time.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

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

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

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

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

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

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

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From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

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 The outline was so distinct that the boy regarded it curiously for a long time.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

a clear appearance

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

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

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading The outline was so distinct that the boy regarded it curiously for a long time.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The outline was so distinct that the boy regarded it curiously for a long time.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

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

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

covered with snow

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The outline was so distinct that the boy regarded it curiously for a long time.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

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

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

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

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The outline was so distinct that the boy regarded it curiously for a long time.

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

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

the upper part of anything

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

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

From this reading It was as if trenches had been dug in the form of a parallelogram and the excavations filled in with snow.

a Caucasian

From this reading To the north a snow-covered summit glistened in the sun, the great white cloak unbroken at the top but showing bare spaces farther down.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading From his high perch in the tree Jimmie could see far above the timber line and clearly distinguish slopes, ledges and precipitous canyons invisible as a whole to one walking on the surface, or even one looking down from a high cliff on the mountains themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Looking in wonder and awe at this magnificent manifestation of nature, Jimmie began to realize, dimly, that the lines of snow on the lower stretches of the mountain seemed to lie at one point parallel with each other.