Chapter XII

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

From this reading Climb up, if there's a ledge!" shouted Bud.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "We'll be drowned if we can't get above the water!"

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

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

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

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

causing mental or emotional injury

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

a partially opened flower

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

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

From this reading "We'll be drowned if we can't get above the water!"

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading "Climb up!

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

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

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

lower than previously

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading "We'll be drowned if we can't get above the water!"

at any time

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

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

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We'll be drowned if we can't get above the water!"

inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

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

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

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

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Climb up, if there's a ledge!" shouted Bud.

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

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

immediately past

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading Climb up, if there's a ledge!" shouted Bud.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

not any; not one

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

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

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

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

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

move hurridly

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Climb up, if there's a ledge!" shouted Bud.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

carry out

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

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

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

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

From this reading Climb up, if there's a ledge!" shouted Bud.

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

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

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

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

in the direction of

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

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

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

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

From this reading Nort had succeeded in grabbing up one of the lanterns, but there was no time for Dick or Bud to take one, and the food had to be abandoned.

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 "We'll be drowned if we can't get above the water!"

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We'll be drowned if we can't get above the water!"

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

From this reading "We'll be drowned if we can't get above the water!"

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

From this reading THE RISING FLOOD Stumbling, slipping, sliding, half-falling, bruising themselves on the sharp rocks, but ever leaping forward toward the sides of the tunnel, and away from the depressed centre down which they could see the rush of waters coming, the boy ranchers at last managed to reach the granite wall.