Chapter II

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

quickly and without warning

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

equally

From this reading Engrossed in his thoughts, he had been heedless alike of the wall above and of the wall below.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

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

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

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

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

an experience that appalls

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

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

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

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

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Engrossed in his thoughts, he had been heedless alike of the wall above and of the wall below.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

without care or concern

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

curving inward

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Engrossed in his thoughts, he had been heedless alike of the wall above and of the wall below.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

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

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading Engrossed in his thoughts, he had been heedless alike of the wall above and of the wall below.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

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

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

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

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

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

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

a particular point in time

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

in motion

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

a brief written record

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

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

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

and nothing more

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

go across or through

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

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

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

with speed

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

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

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Engrossed in his thoughts, he had been heedless alike of the wall above and of the wall below.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

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

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

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

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

extraordinariness by virtue of being unexpected

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

the act of using

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

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 CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

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

From this reading Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

(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 Brief as it was, however, the sound was sufficiently appalling; its suddenness, its unexpectedness, the awful terror in its single note, as well as its instantaneity, almost stopped his heart.

at the time that

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

make whistling sounds

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the indifference of experience and long usage he had been riding carelessly along an old pre-historic trail through the canyon, probably made and forgotten long before the Spaniards spied out the land.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS The huge concave of the rocky wall towering above them threw the woman's scream far into the vast profound of the canyon.

but in spite of that

From this reading It came sharp to the man's ear, yet terminated abruptly; as when two rapidly moving trains pass, the whistle of one is heard shrill for one moment only to be cut short on the instant.