Chapter V

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

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

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

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

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

From this reading "Keep your head upstream, then," he said, "we'll try it a whirl, anyhow."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

cooked in hot water

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

the lower side of anything

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

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

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

the act of grasping

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

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

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

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

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

in a doubtful manner

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

divisible by two

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

nervous and unable to relax

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

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

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

not accessible to view

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

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

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

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

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

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

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Keep your head upstream, then," he said, "we'll try it a whirl, anyhow."

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

staying power

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

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 But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

not any; not one

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

above and across; more than

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

thrust or throw into

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

plural of “pond” — a small lake

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

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

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

any competition

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

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

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Keep your head upstream, then," he said, "we'll try it a whirl, anyhow."

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

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

continuously varying

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

in a sullen manner

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

moving very fast

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

travel through water

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

plural of “swing” — a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

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

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Keep your head upstream, then," he said, "we'll try it a whirl, anyhow."

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

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

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

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

in a disloyal and faithless manner

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Keep your head upstream, then," he said, "we'll try it a whirl, anyhow."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

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

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

up to a particular time

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

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

From this reading HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

in the direction against a stream's current

From this reading "Keep your head upstream, then," he said, "we'll try it a whirl, anyhow."

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 HIDDEN WATER The trail to Hidden Water leads up the Salagua, alternately climbing the hard mesa and losing itself in the shifting sand of the river bottom until, a mile or two below the mouth of the box canyon, it swings in to the edge of the water.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

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From this reading "Keep your head upstream, then," he said, "we'll try it a whirl, anyhow."

at the time that

From this reading "Swim?" he inquired, and when Hardy nodded he shrugged his shoulders and turned his horse into the water.

in or at the place that

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading "Keep your head upstream, then," he said, "we'll try it a whirl, anyhow."

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the Salagua is no purling brook, dignified by a bigger name; it is not even a succession of mill ponds like the dammed-up streams of the East: in its own name the Salagua is a _Rio_, broad and swift, with a current that clutches treacherously at a horse's legs and roars over the brink of stony reefs in a long, fretful line of rapids.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading At the head of a broad mill race, where the yellow flood waters boiled sullenly before they took their plunge, Creede pulled up and surveyed the river doubtfully.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Keep your head upstream, then," he said, "we'll try it a whirl, anyhow."