Chapter XI · Chapter 11

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

later than; following

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

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From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

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

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

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From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

brought into existence

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

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

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

divisible by two

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

every person

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

a farewell remark

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

in a gradual manner

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

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

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading Instinctively and instantly he heeded the gruff order.

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

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

cause to stop

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

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

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading Instinctively and instantly he heeded the gruff order.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Instinctively and instantly he heeded the gruff order.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading Instinctively and instantly he heeded the gruff order.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

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

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

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

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

someone who climbs mountains

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Instinctively and instantly he heeded the gruff order.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

with speed

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

serving to bring to mind

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

with skill

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

the environmental condition

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Joe Lorey's sudden command to halt was somewhat startling, therefore, even to his iron nerves.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His feet had quickly fallen into the almost automatic climbing-stride of the born mountaineer, and his thoughts had gradually absorbed themselves in memories of the past.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

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

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Holton, full of scheming, was returning up the trail after having said good-bye to Barbara, Miss Alathea and the Colonel at the railway in the valley, climbing steadily and skillfully, without much thought of his surroundings.

a late time of life

From this reading The locality, familiar to him years before (although he had at great pains indicated to everyone but Barbara that it was wholly strange to him) showed but superficial change to his searching, reminiscent eyes.