used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
(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 buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Sanderson halted Streak on the hilltop to glance around.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
buttenounUS /bjuːt/
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
cactusnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
increase twofold
From this reading The buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
DrifternounUS /ˈdrɪftər/
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
From this reading The buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
excrescencenoun
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Sanderson halted Streak on the hilltop to glance around.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Sanderson halted Streak on the hilltop to glance around.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
hilltopnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːp/
the peak of a hill
From this reading Sanderson halted Streak on the hilltop to glance around.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
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From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
IH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
the middle of the day
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The buildings, evidently, belonged to the Double A ranch, and the country was all the Drifter had claimed for it.
rock-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
Sanderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
cut with a saw
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
for a short time
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
StreaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Sanderson was not an engineer, but he had sufficient natural knowledge of land to enable him to distinguish good land from bad.
confined on all sides
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
SYMPATHETICadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
the act of using
From this reading The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
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 IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
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 The big stretch of plain--in fact, the entire basin--could be made fertile by the judicious use of water.
at the time that
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading IH WHICH A MAN IS SYMPATHETIC It was shortly after noon when Sanderson, urging Streak to the crest of an isolated excrescence of earth surrounded by a level of sage and cactus, saw within several hundred yards of him a collection of buildings scattered on a broad plain that extended back several hundred yards farther until it merged into the rock-faced wall of a butte that loomed upward many feet.
