Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

(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 country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

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

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

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

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

very lively and profitable

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

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

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

let fall to the ground

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

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

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

most important element

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

the force of workers available

From this reading There were three men in this outfit.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

information about recent and important events

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

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

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading There were three men in this outfit.

above and across; more than

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were three men in this outfit.

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

From this reading Keen-looking, hearty old chaps with ruddy faces and gray beards, they looked like men who are continually prospecting for the "main chance."

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

From this reading There were three men in this outfit.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

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

From this reading There were three men in this outfit.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The country had lost its appearance of loneliness, for we passed several parties of miners and heard the heavy booming of giant powder at intervals, and from various directions all through the day.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

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

From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF A "SPHINX OF AZTLAN" Not a drop of rain had fallen on us since we left the Rio Grande, the days were as summer in a northern climate, but the nights were quite chill, the effect of an altitude of five thousand feet above sea level.

which person or people

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We were joined by a jolly party of miners who were eager for news and camped with us over night.