Chapter III

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

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

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

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

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

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

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

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

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

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

a youthful male person

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

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

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

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

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

lively and spirited

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

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

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

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

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

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

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

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

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The mountain was partly visible from the school.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

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

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

an educational institution

From this reading The mountain was partly visible from the school.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

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

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The peakless mountain was located near the lower end of the cañon, and it was from a bluff on the mountain side that the "mummy" stood forth.

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

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

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

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

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

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

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

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

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

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

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

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The mountain was partly visible from the school.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.

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

From this reading A FALL FROM THE AIR That was the history of Mummy Cañon, Flathead Mountain and Lakefarm Institute.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

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

From this reading Before the sun went down the Scouts could see the outlines of this freak of nature from their position at the camp fire, but as it sank beneath the high horizon and the cañon grew dark, both the bluff and the "mummy" were lost to view.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading On their return to the farm from Mummy Cañon the Boy Scouts would have to walk on through the cañon, past old Flathead, and up the stream that came dashing noisily down from Lakefarm and joined Flathead River north of the big gorge.