Chapter XXIV · Out of the Depths

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

(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 The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

receiving or eligible for compensation

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

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

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

without deviation

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

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

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

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

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

most important element

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

march in a procession

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

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

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

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

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

new

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

in the recent past

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

not used up

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

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

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

in the near future

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

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

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

carry out

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

in the direction of

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm

From this reading Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

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

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

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

From this reading They came back to camp, made up their arms, blankets and remaining supplies into four bundles, and Sam announced that they would follow up the stream on foot, for its direction was directly toward Hurley’s Gulch.

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 Sam and Ulna soon discovered that though they could not take the raft much further up the side cañon, that they could march along its bed at the bottom of which flowed a little stream of clear, cool water.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hungry people care more for the quantity than the variety of their food, and so the boys made a hearty breakfast of the goodly supply of broiled rabbits, and then started to find a way out of the valley.

at the time that

From this reading Daylight convinced them that they had encamped for the night in a spot that seemed like an Eden when compared with their recent resting-places, though back from the charming little valley the rocks rose straight up to a height nearly as great as those of the main river.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

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From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.

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

From this reading The delight of Sam Willett and his friends at being out of the great cañon compensated them in part for the severe trials through which they had recently passed, and with the disappearance of the stupendous walls of the Colorado they believed all their troubles would vanish.