used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
anew
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
dark-greenadjective
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
divisible by two
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
at any time
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
green-black
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From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
massedverbUS /mæst/
past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
outjutting
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From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
riftsnounUS /rɪfts/
plural of “rift” — a gap between cloud masses
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
rivulets
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From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
rooty
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From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
in the near future
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Mile by mile the road, a mere track traveled by Murray's team at long intervals, grew rougher and more difficult.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Soon it had abandoned the easy grades for the gulch, and climbed steep mountain sides, in a devious course through heavy timber, dropping to tumbling rivulets, climbing again to hang on the edges of high cliffs, dodging here and there among massive, outjutting rocks.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE TRAIL HELD TRUE" The forest enveloped her, but she sheltered herself in its heart, and was glad of its soothing silence.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind had died down to a rustling murmur in the highest foliage; through rifts in the dark-green canopy she caught glimpses of a cool blue sky; and there was a rooty sweetness in the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Four hours she rode thus, mounting, ever mounting, with glimpses now and then of the forests massed green-black below, and glimpses even of the Park itself, around the shoulder of a hill,--a patch of green and violet bright with sunshine.
