Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

later than; following

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

(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 SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

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

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Yes, there ought to be a good supply," answered Joe, who was busy cooking the breakfast.

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

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

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

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "There's more snow up there, I believe, than I've ever seen before.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "Yes, there ought to be a good supply," answered Joe, who was busy cooking the breakfast.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading "Yes, there ought to be a good supply," answered Joe, who was busy cooking the breakfast.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading "Yes, there ought to be a good supply," answered Joe, who was busy cooking the breakfast.

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

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

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

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

at any time

From this reading "There's more snow up there, I believe, than I've ever seen before.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

the act of consuming food

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Yes, there ought to be a good supply," answered Joe, who was busy cooking the breakfast.

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From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

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

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

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From this reading "There's more snow up there, I believe, than I've ever seen before.

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

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

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From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

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From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

immediately past

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

the common people generally

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

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

From this reading "There's more snow up there, I believe, than I've ever seen before.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

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

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

not any; not one

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

plural of “rift” — a gap between cloud masses

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "There's more snow up there, I believe, than I've ever seen before.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

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

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

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

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "Yes, there ought to be a good supply," answered Joe, who was busy cooking the breakfast.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "There's more snow up there, I believe, than I've ever seen before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

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

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There's more snow up there, I believe, than I've ever seen before.

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

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

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

From this reading "There's more snow up there, I believe, than I've ever seen before.

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

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

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

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

a source of difficulty

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

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

From this reading "There's more snow up there, I believe, than I've ever seen before.

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

From this reading "Yes, there ought to be a good supply," answered Joe, who was busy cooking the breakfast.

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 "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

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

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

at the time that

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

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

From this reading THE SNOW-SLIDE The rain, which continued pretty steadily all day, Sunday, had ceased before the following morning, when, looking through the rifts in the clouds to the west we could see that a quantity of new snow had fallen on the mountains.

which person or people

From this reading "Yes, there ought to be a good supply," answered Joe, who was busy cooking the breakfast.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It ought to last well into the summer, especially as the winds have drifted the gulches full and it has settled into solid masses."

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "There'll be no trouble about water for irrigating this year, Joe," said I, as I returned from the stable after feeding the horses.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, there ought to be a good supply," answered Joe, who was busy cooking the breakfast.