Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

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

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

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

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

aroused or activated

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

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

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

exhale hard

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

comparative of “brisk” — quick and energetic

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

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

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

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

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

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

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

one or the other of two

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

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

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

a force that moves something along

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

without good reason

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

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

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

a battle in 1800 in which the French under Napoleon Bonaparte won a great victory over the Austrians

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

as might be expected

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

absolutely essential

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

not any; not one

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

a person who is being chased

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

express in words

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

incapable of reproducing

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

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

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

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

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

lacking in interest or care or feeling

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

precisely as stated

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

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

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The expedient was so natural, and so much in accordance with the practice of the muleteers and others of their class, that it excited no suspicion in most of the travellers, who pursued their way, either meditating on and enjoying the novel and profound emotions that their present situation so naturally awakened, or discoursing lightly, in the manner of the thoughtless and unconcerned.

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

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

during the time that

From this reading _Italy._ Pierre Dumont halted in the middle of the sterile little plain, while he signed for those he conducted to continue their ascent.

which person or people

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Signor Grimaldi alone, whose watchfulness had already been quickened by previous distrust, took heed of the movement.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As each mule passed, it received a blow or a kick from the impatient guide, who did not seem to think it necessary to be very ceremonious with the poor beasts, and had taken this simple method to give a general and a brisker impulsion to the party.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Through this gap On and say nothing, lest a word, a breath, Bring down a winter's snow, enough to whelm The armed files that, night and day, were seen Winding from cliff to cliff in loose array, To conquer at Marengo.