Chapter VI

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

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

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

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading "We won't have far to haul the water, anyhow."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

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

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

plural of “chalet” — a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

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

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

without deviation

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "We won't have far to haul the water, anyhow."

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

set up or found

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

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

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading "We won't have far to haul the water, anyhow."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We won't have far to haul the water, anyhow."

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

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

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

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

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

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

and nothing more

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

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

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

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

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

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

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

above and across; more than

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

cut with a saw

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

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

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

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

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

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

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

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

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

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

From this reading "We won't have far to haul the water, anyhow."

male cat

From this reading "There's our home, I guess--if I get the job," said Tom.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

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

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

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

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "We won't have far to haul the water, anyhow."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We won't have far to haul the water, anyhow."

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

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

in or at the place that

From this reading Their Tent in the Evergreens Just around the lower end of the lake from the great Many Glacier Hotel, perched up on a little slope, were two or three chalets, like those at St. Mary Lake, where tourists could stay at less expense than at the hotel.

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

From this reading Tom led Joe into the big lobby of the hotel, which was supported to the roof by huge tree trunks for pillars, and found that he ought to report to the manager of the chalet camp, so he and Joe walked back over the bridge by the falls, and climbed to the office of the chalets.

a Caucasian

From this reading A little farther along, directly on the shore of the lake, the boys saw a group of tall white tepees.

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

From this reading "We won't have far to haul the water, anyhow."