Chapter VIII

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

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

on foot; walking

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

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

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

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

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

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

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

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

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

accept an excuse for

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

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

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

to overflow like a geyser

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

plural of “geyser” — a spring that discharges hot water and steam

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

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

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

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

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

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

From this reading The islands in the lake interested him, and he thought them beautiful.

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

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

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

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

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

From this reading The islands in the lake interested him, and he thought them beautiful.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The islands in the lake interested him, and he thought them beautiful.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The islands in the lake interested him, and he thought them beautiful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

a small worthless amount

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

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

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

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

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

above and across; more than

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

a light shade of red

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

cut with a saw

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

language expressed by visible hand gestures

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

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

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

having a supporting base

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

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

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

the rays of the sun

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

express a supposition

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

carry out

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

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

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As Jack looked at them, he saw these snowy crowns take on a glow of pink, and then grow brighter and brighter, and then could see the sunlight creep down the sides of the mountains, and finally it was broad day.

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

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

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

From this reading The islands in the lake interested him, and he thought them beautiful.

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

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

the topmost one of two

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"

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

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

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

From this reading GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS They were afoot before the sun had arisen next morning, and the outlook over the lake was beautiful.

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

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Away to the east and south were many mountain peaks, the names of which they did not know; but all grand and majestic, and far away to the south was one larger than any of the others, and covered with snow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As they passed the geologist's camp, they saw him standing with his back to the fire, and he called out good morning to them; then, signing to Hugh to draw near, he said, "Excuse me for asking you, but I suppose you have been to the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins?"