Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

feel admiration for

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

later than; following

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

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

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

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

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

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

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

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From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

plural of “cataract” — an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

the act of grasping

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

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From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

greatly pleased

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

divisible by two

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

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From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

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From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

in a free manner

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

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

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

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From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

of or relating to the Himalayas

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

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

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

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From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

a monastery for lamas

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

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From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

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

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

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

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

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

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

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

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

-ing form of “ramp” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

term of address for a man

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without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

covered with snow

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

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

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

becoming gradually narrower

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

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

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

Himalayish language spoken in Tibet

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

plural of “tibetan” — Himalayish language spoken in Tibet

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

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

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

a heavy rain

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

in the direction of

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

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

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

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

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

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

From this reading She even condescended to admire the deep-cleft ravine in which we bivouacked for the night, and to admit that the orchids which hung from the tall trees were as fine as any at her florist's in Piccadilly.

during the time that

From this reading Lady Meadowcroft was so delighted at having got clear away from those murderous and saintly Tibetans that for a while she almost forgot to grumble.

a Caucasian

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

which person or people

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.

belonging to which person

From this reading We were able to breathe freely now; we could enjoy the great tapering deodars that rose in ranks on the hillsides, the snow-clad needles of ramping rock that bounded the view to north and south, the feathery bamboo-jungle that fringed and half-obscured the mountain torrent, whose cool music--alas, fallaciously cool--was borne to us through the dense screen of waving foliage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the third day out from the lamasery we camped in a romantic Himalayan valley--a narrow, green glen, with a brawling stream running in white cataracts and rapids down its midst.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE OFFICER WHO UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY After our fortunate escape from the clutches of our too-admiring Tibetan hosts, we wound our way slowly back through the Maharajah's territory towards Sir Ivor's headquarters.