Chapter VI

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

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

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

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Here the hills on either side were nearer together and appeared higher and more rugged.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

have

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

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

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

being one more than seven

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

one or the other of two

From this reading Here the hills on either side were nearer together and appeared higher and more rugged.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

apart from; not including

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

set up or found

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

abounding in grass

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the hills on either side were nearer together and appeared higher and more rugged.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Here the hills on either side were nearer together and appeared higher and more rugged.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

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

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

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 Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Here the hills on either side were nearer together and appeared higher and more rugged.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

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

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Here the hills on either side were nearer together and appeared higher and more rugged.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

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

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

according to the clock

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Here the hills on either side were nearer together and appeared higher and more rugged.

only a very short time before

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

a member of a senate

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

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

From this reading Here the hills on either side were nearer together and appeared higher and more rugged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

in a swift manner

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

very small

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

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

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Here the hills on either side were nearer together and appeared higher and more rugged.

in the direction of

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

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 The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

up to a particular time

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BEAR By eight o'clock the next morning the party had embarked on the tiny steamer "Senator" on their way up Burrard Inlet.

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

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

at the time that

From this reading The steep rock faces were covered with a harsh brown moss, which, except when wet, gave an excellent foothold to the climber.

in or at the place that

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.

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

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their summits were capped with snow, which, in many of the gorges and ravines, extended far down toward the water's edge.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading The little craft carried them swiftly along past the Indian village on the north bank, past wooded hills and low grassy points, past rough granite mountain faces, where the few scattering trees found scarcely earth enough to support them, and were forced to drive their roots deep down into the crevices of the rocks, until, six miles above Hastings, the boat turned sharply to the left and up the North Arm of the inlet.