Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

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

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

next to; at the side of

From this reading We pitched our tents on a broad terrace beside the stream at the edge of the spruce forest.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading We pitched our tents on a broad terrace beside the stream at the edge of the spruce forest.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

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From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

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

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

traveling across

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading We pitched our tents on a broad terrace beside the stream at the edge of the spruce forest.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

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

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

abounding in grass

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

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

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

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

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

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

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

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

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

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

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

young bird not yet fledged

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We pitched our tents on a broad terrace beside the stream at the edge of the spruce forest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We pitched our tents on a broad terrace beside the stream at the edge of the spruce forest.

above and across; more than

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading We pitched our tents on a broad terrace beside the stream at the edge of the spruce forest.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

covered with snow

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading We pitched our tents on a broad terrace beside the stream at the edge of the spruce forest.

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

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

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

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

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

From this reading We pitched our tents on a broad terrace beside the stream at the edge of the spruce forest.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading We pitched our tents on a broad terrace beside the stream at the edge of the spruce forest.

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

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

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

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

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

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

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

From this reading It was a brilliant day and the ride up the valley could not have been more beautiful.

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 THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

at the time that

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

in or at the place that

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

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

From this reading Crossing the _gangheisa_ or "dry sea," a great grassy plain which was evidently a dry lake basin, we followed the trail into the forest and down the side of a deep cañon to a mountain stream where the waters spread themselves in a thin, green veil over a bed of white stones.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Above us towered the highest peak of the mountain, with a glacier nestling in a basin near its summit, and the snow-covered slopes extending in a glorious shining crescent about our camp.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading THE "WHITE WATER" _Y. B. A._ October had slipped into November when we left the temple and shifted camp to the other side of the Snow Mountain at the "White Water."