Chapter X

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

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

without doubt or question

From this reading It did not show us where that source was, but it proved to us pretty clearly where it was _not_.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

without stop or interruption

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not show us where that source was, but it proved to us pretty clearly where it was _not_.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

to an extreme degree

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

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

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

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

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

the activity of transporting goods by truck

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

past form of “level” — aim at

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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 We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

the common people generally

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

reduced to nothingness

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

on one occasion

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

and nothing more

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

the local environment

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It did not show us where that source was, but it proved to us pretty clearly where it was _not_.

established beyond doubt

From this reading It did not show us where that source was, but it proved to us pretty clearly where it was _not_.

with speed

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It did not show us where that source was, but it proved to us pretty clearly where it was _not_.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

not in physical motion

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

a special situation

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

male cat

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

in the direction of

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

under the level of the ground

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

up to a particular time

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

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

From this reading One advantage to us of this storm was that it enabled us to learn something--not much, certainly, but still something--regarding the source of the stream in the fissure.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.

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

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

in or at the place that

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

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

From this reading We could see from the ranch that many of the familiar hollows were obliterated--leveled off by the great masses of snow which had drifted into them and filled them up.

during the time that

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading We therefore went about our work of hauling stone, and so continued while the cold weather lasted, interrupted only once by a heavy storm about the end of January, which, while it added another two feet to the thick blanket of snow already covering the mountains, quickly melted off down in the snug hollow where the ranch lay, so that our work was not delayed more than two or three days.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading HOW TOM CONNOR WENT BORING FOR OIL One thing was plain at any rate: we could do nothing towards finding the source of the underground stream until the snow cleared off the mountain, and that was likely to be later than usual this year, for the fall had been exceedingly heavy in the higher parts.