Chapter XV · Pep and a Little Pepper

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Hunt admitted the cause of his heart-sick feeling without dodging the issue.

(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 Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading This, however, was not the basis of the heaviness that oppressed him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

of short duration or distance

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Hunt admitted the cause of his heart-sick feeling without dodging the issue.

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It promised no fair day for the parson’s first service.

nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

From this reading Hunt admitted the cause of his heart-sick feeling without dodging the issue.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

opinion or judgment

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It promised no fair day for the parson’s first service.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Hunt admitted the cause of his heart-sick feeling without dodging the issue.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It promised no fair day for the parson’s first service.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It promised no fair day for the parson’s first service.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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From this reading Hunt admitted the cause of his heart-sick feeling without dodging the issue.

the property of being comparatively great in weight

From this reading This, however, was not the basis of the heaviness that oppressed him.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This, however, was not the basis of the heaviness that oppressed him.

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

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, was not the basis of the heaviness that oppressed him.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

of great significance or value

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Hunt admitted the cause of his heart-sick feeling without dodging the issue.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It promised no fair day for the parson’s first service.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

not any; not one

From this reading It promised no fair day for the parson’s first service.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading This, however, was not the basis of the heaviness that oppressed him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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From this reading It promised no fair day for the parson’s first service.

go across or through

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading It promised no fair day for the parson’s first service.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

plural of “sabbath” — a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

Identical; not different.

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

cut with a saw

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It promised no fair day for the parson’s first service.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

a yellow quartz

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading This, however, was not the basis of the heaviness that oppressed him.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

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

From this reading All Sabbaths were not fine at Canyon Pass, as Hunt realized on opening his eyes on that important morning.

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

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Hunt admitted the cause of his heart-sick feeling without dodging the issue.

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading From the same open window through which he had viewed the chaste glories of the Topaz Range a week before, he now saw heavy, thunderous-looking clouds wrapping the peaks and surging down into the lower reaches of the landscape, blotting out, as they moved on, each monument that he had learned in this brief time of his sojourn to know.