Chapter VI

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

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

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

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

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

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

travel up

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

possessive form of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

adjust for

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The party consisted of Marcus, Oscar, Kate, Ronald, Otis, and Rover, the dog.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

characterized by great determination

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The party consisted of Marcus, Oscar, Kate, Ronald, Otis, and Rover, the dog.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

communicated in words

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

your parents

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

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

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

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From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

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

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

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

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

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From this reading The party consisted of Marcus, Oscar, Kate, Ronald, Otis, and Rover, the dog.

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

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

engage in

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

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From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

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

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

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

From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)

From this reading The party consisted of Marcus, Oscar, Kate, Ronald, Otis, and Rover, the dog.

possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

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From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

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From this reading The party consisted of Marcus, Oscar, Kate, Ronald, Otis, and Rover, the dog.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading The party consisted of Marcus, Oscar, Kate, Ronald, Otis, and Rover, the dog.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

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

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

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

From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN.

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

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

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

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

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

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

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

From this reading UP THE MOUNTAIN.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading OSCAR, from the day of his arrival in Highburg, had expressed a desire to ascend some one of the lofty mountain peaks in the neighborhood; and Marcus had made a sort of half promise to get up a party, some fine autumn day, to visit the Camel’s Hump, the highest eminence in that part of the State.

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

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

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

From this reading On reflection, however, it was thought best to abandon this undertaking, on account of the distance of the mountain from Highburg, the difficulty of making the ascent, and the time that would be required for the expedition.

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

From this reading But to compensate Oscar and the other young folks for the disappointment, it was determined, one Saturday afternoon, to make an excursion to a notable eminence called “Prescott’s Peak,” situated about two miles from Mrs. Page’s.