Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

(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 A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

a river that flows from central Wyoming to the Yellowstone River in southern Montana

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

travel across or pass over

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

divisible by two

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

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From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

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

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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 But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

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 A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

plural of “mushroom” — common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

above and across; more than

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

a relatively flat highland

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

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

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

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

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

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

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

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

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

male cat

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

reflecting the latest information or changes

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But in reckoning thus, they knew not of the long range of the modern rifle, nor the terrible expanding power of the up-to-date softnosed bullet, that mushrooms to three times its original size upon striking even the flesh of an animal.

having passed out of existence

From this reading The sun had long since vanished behind the great rocky ridge that stood out above them against the sky.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

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

From this reading "We'll have to put in a night up here, all right," commented Felix, as they arrived at the side of the dead sheep, over which Tom bent eagerly.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

at the time that

From this reading When both of the lads had successfully landed on the plateau it was beginning to grow a little dusk.

in or at the place that

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.

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

From this reading A WAKEFUL NIGHT It required considerable climbing, as well as taking chances, for the boys to cross over to where the dead bighorn lay on the green plateau which had long been the dining table of the flock, and where they undoubtedly felt they were safe from all the ordinary enemies of their kind.