Chapter I

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

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

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

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

anew

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

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

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

move towards

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

cause to slow down or get stuck

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

the lower side of anything

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

past form of “browse” — shop around; not necessarily buying

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

concealing something under the ground

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

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

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

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

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

a thin layer covering something

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

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

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

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

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

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

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

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

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

a high place

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

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

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

a small worthless amount

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

plural of “morass” — a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

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

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

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

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

by chance

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

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

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

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

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

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

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

the season of growth

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

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

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

moving very fast

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

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

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

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

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

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

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

in the direction of

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

not known

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

too much to be measured

From this reading _September, 1908_ Eighth Printing _Printed in the United States of America_ FOREWORD For untold ages the mountain goats had clambered undisturbed along the face of the steep precipices that overhang the St Mary’s River and Swift Current.

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

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

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

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

-ing form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

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

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

at the time that

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

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

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the thick swamps and morasses of the river bottom the moose dwelt, sometimes clambering up toward the heights, but more often escaping the summer flies by burying their huge bodies beneath the waters of the lakes, or perhaps by wallowing in some great bog, from which they emerged covered with black mud which, drying, formed a coating that protected them.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading On the lower wooded slopes the elk browsed in spring and fall, climbing high above the timber at the season when the flies were bad, and again when snows fell at the approach of winter, working their way down toward the lower lands and the foothills of the prairie.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _A Boy’s Experiences in the Unknown Northwest_ Author of “Jack in the Rockies,” “Jack the Young Ranchman,” “Jack Among the Indians,” “Pawnee Hero Stories,” “Jack the Young Trapper,” etc.

inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path

From this reading Over the slide rock fallen from their cliffs the wild sheep had beaten out paths and trails zigzagging from the valley below to the heights above.