Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

later than; following

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

(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 All it wants is a little, coolness and determination."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

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

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

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

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

for the reason that

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading All it wants is a little, coolness and determination."

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

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading All it wants is a little, coolness and determination."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

the act of departing

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

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

From this reading But I shall soon do this.

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

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

From this reading All it wants is a little, coolness and determination."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All it wants is a little, coolness and determination."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All it wants is a little, coolness and determination."

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

above and across; more than

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

possessive form of “p” — a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

possessive form of “q” — the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

on the contrary

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

a strong line

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But I shall soon do this.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

in the near future

From this reading But I shall soon do this.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

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

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading All it wants is a little, coolness and determination."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

at the time that

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

in or at the place that

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

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

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

which person or people

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Because the line of the stratum runs this way, and higher up there is another goes off at an angle right above where you are; and there is a projection, if I can reach it, which will do for the rope: I could see it all from down below."

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading "Rather a tough bit of climbing," he cried, after a few minutes' silence; "but I've had worse to do: for I've gone over pieces like this when there has been a fall of a thousand feet or so beneath me, and that makes one mind one's p's and q's, Saxe--precipices and queer spots--eh?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why are you going so far along that way!" cried Saxe, who liked this tone better.