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 When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

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

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

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

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

(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 It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

placed in a grave

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading They had camped for two nights within a stone's throw of the upper glaciers.

possessive form of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

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

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

travel across or pass over

From this reading It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

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

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

plural of “era” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had camped for two nights within a stone's throw of the upper glaciers.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading They had camped for two nights within a stone's throw of the upper glaciers.

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

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

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

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

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

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

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

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

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading They had camped for two nights within a stone's throw of the upper glaciers.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

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

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

and nothing more

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

arrange in a container

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

not used up

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

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

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They had camped for two nights within a stone's throw of the upper glaciers.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

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

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

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

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

propel through the air

From this reading They had camped for two nights within a stone's throw of the upper glaciers.

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

From this reading It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

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

From this reading They had camped for two nights within a stone's throw of the upper glaciers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

the topmost one of two

From this reading They had camped for two nights within a stone's throw of the upper glaciers.

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

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.

at the time that

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE DESERT Four days had passed since they stood on the edge of the snow slide and gazed across at three outlaws on the far side under the crag waving frantically where their belated comrades had been buried under the avalanche.

a Caucasian

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the outlaw drovers had turned and galloped into the blue slashed gully of the opposite mountain, the Ranger had observed that their only remaining pack horse was white, an old dappled white running with a limp.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading They had camped for two nights within a stone's throw of the upper glaciers.

the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

From this reading It had taken the better part of three days to cross above the wreckage of snows and forest.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Wayland could see the reflection of the stars in the ice at night, and count the layers of the century's snow-fall that harked back, each layer a year's fall, to the eras before Christ.