Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading Aaron King did not stop to question.

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

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

react verbally

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

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

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

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

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

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

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

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

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

placed crosswise

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

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

From this reading Aaron King did not stop to question.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

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From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

set up or found

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

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

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

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

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

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

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

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

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Aaron King did not stop to question.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

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

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

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

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Aaron King did not stop to question.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

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

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

on one occasion

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

by chance

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Aaron King did not stop to question.

possessive form of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

without much difficulty

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

cool and formal in manner

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

the act of searching for something

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Aaron King did not stop to question.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

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

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

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

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

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

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

From this reading Perhaps it was that, in the unconventional freedom of the hills, the man obeyed more readily his impulse.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

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 Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

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

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.

in or at the place that

From this reading Climbing out of the bed of the stream to the bench that slopes hack--a quarter of a mile, perhaps--to the foot of the canyon wall, he found himself in an old road that, where it once crossed the creek, had been destroyed by the mountain floods.

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

From this reading As though in answer to the call of that spirit which spoke in the tones of the violin, he moved in the direction from which the music came.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Forest Ranger's Story Perhaps the motive that, in Fairlands, had restrained the artist from seeking to know his neighbor was without force in the mountains.