Chapter XVI

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

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

similar in quality or character

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

plural of “altitude” — elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

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

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

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From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

plural of “balance” — a state of equilibrium

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

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

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

offering little or no hope

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3)

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

capable of being dispensed with or done without

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

bringing death

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

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From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

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

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

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

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

cause to stop

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

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

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

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

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

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

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

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

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

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

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

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

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

march in a procession

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

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

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

one of two (approximately) equal parts

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

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

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

not any; not one

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

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

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

a stipulated condition

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

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

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

express in words

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

something that follows something else

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

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From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

abundantly filled with especially living things

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

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

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the march across the sky-pitched mountains it had been agreed between them that there should be one bivouac in the city of the bleak altitudes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

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

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading THE line of retreat from the valley, called by Jeffard "of dry bones," to the possible land of promise in the Mosquito, lay through Leadville; not the teeming, ebullient, pandemoniac mining-camp of the early carbonate era, but its less crowded, less effervescent, though no less strenuous successor of the present.

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

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading He knew at least one of Garvin's weaknesses, and that it was akin to his own.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

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

From this reading There were the beast of burden and the dispensable moiety of the camping outfit to sell, and provision to buy; and Jeffard weighed his companion in the balances of his own shortcomings.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That is to say, Garvin proposed it, and Jeffard assented, though not without a premonition that the halt would be fatal to the proposed Mosquito sequel to the campaign in the Saguache.