Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

anew

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

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

From this reading There he was almost sure to see the great bird sitting, motionless and majestic, staring at the sun.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

a person whose head is bald or shaved

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading There he was almost sure to see the great bird sitting, motionless and majestic, staring at the sun.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

in an expectant manner

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

opinion or judgment

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

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

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

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

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

immediately past

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

roused to anger

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading There he was almost sure to see the great bird sitting, motionless and majestic, staring at the sun.

not in physical motion

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

completely unclothed

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

on one occasion

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

propel with a paddle

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There he was almost sure to see the great bird sitting, motionless and majestic, staring at the sun.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading There he was almost sure to see the great bird sitting, motionless and majestic, staring at the sun.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

having a supporting base

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading There he was almost sure to see the great bird sitting, motionless and majestic, staring at the sun.

not in physical motion

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

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

From this reading There he was almost sure to see the great bird sitting, motionless and majestic, staring at the sun.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading There he was almost sure to see the great bird sitting, motionless and majestic, staring at the sun.

sweep across or over

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he was almost sure to see the great bird sitting, motionless and majestic, staring at the sun.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

directed up

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.

communicated in words

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

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 To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

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

From this reading Then, if the blue was empty of this far shape, his glance would range at once to a dead pine standing sole on a naked and splintered shoulder of the mountain which he knew as "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

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

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading First his keen, far-sighted, gray eyes would sweep the blue arc of sky, in search of the slow circling of wide, motionless wings.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading To Jim Horner it seemed as if the great, white-headed eagle was in some way the uttered word of the mountain and the lake--of the lofty, solitary, granite-crested peak, and of the deep, solitary water at its base.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As his canoe raced down the last mad rapid, and seemed to snatch breath again as it floated out upon the still water of the lake, Jim would rest his paddle across the gunwales and look upward expectantly.