Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

in the past

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

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

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

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

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

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

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

at or in or to any place

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

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

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

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

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

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

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

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From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

the two together, not just one

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

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

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

rid of obstructions

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

plural of “cottonwood” — any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

travel across or pass over

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

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

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

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From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

a wide scope

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

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

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

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

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

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

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

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

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

ten 10s

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

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

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

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From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

coming only to the ankle or knee

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

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 A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

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

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

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

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

and nothing more

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

with speed

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

move upward

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

uttered with a trill

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

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From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

building material used as siding or roofing

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

toward the south

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

successive (without a break)

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

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

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

in the direction of

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

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

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

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From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

walking with your feet in shallow water

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

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From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

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

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

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 All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

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From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

at the time that

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

in or at the place that

From this reading Alas, now, when he and Josefa reached the spot where the ford should have been, his cry, "_Valgame Dios_, the river is up," was only too true.

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

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

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

From this reading All autumn and winter long, a broad expanse of dry water-worn pebbles and boulders, and beds of shingle and sand, through which ran half a dozen easily forded streams of clear water, had been all that lay between La Boca on the west bank and Ensenada on the east.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading During those seasons both horses and waggons, and people on foot by picking their way through the shallows, could cross almost anywhere without wading much above knee-deep.

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

From this reading A STERN CHASE Could Felipe but have known what the stage-driver knew, that the rise of the river had begun two days ago, he would never have made the sad mistake of taking the straight route to Ensenada.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading As they passed through the grove of cottonwoods they beheld right from their feet to the farther bank, full a half-mile off, a turbid yellow flood, rolling rapidly southward towards Texas and the Gulf, twelve hundred miles away.