Chapter XVII · 229-241

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

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

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

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

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From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

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

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

ten 10s

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

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

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

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

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

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From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

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

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

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

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

go across or through

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

able to be passed or traversed or crossed

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

a course of conduct

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

having a point

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

let for money

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

cut with a saw

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

in the near future

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

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

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.

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

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

precisely as stated

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

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

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

which person or people

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

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

From this reading We shall manage very well if we go 'goose-walk;' but I think it would not be safe for two abreast.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Arthur was soon alert, and followed the boys, who led him up the side of the next high hill and along the ridge for about three hundred yards to the south west, and then pointed out to him a narrow rent or gorge in the mountain, lying far below the hill on which they stood; but from this hill a gradual ascent, formed by fallen rocks, made a rude path to a narrow shelf or terrace which they now saw far above them, and which ran along the precipitous side of the rocky wall.

an affirmative

From this reading "Oh, yes," answered he; "Hugh and I had a run along it before we woke you, and it is not half so bad as it looks.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Arthur shuddered as he said, "Is that narrow terrace passable, do you think, Gerald?"

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From this reading The Dangerous Pass.--The Coupled Travellers.--The Mountain Labyrinth.--The Emancipation of Ruth's Chickens.--A Combat _à l'outrance_.--The Ornithorhyncus.--The Forest in the Mountains.--Singing Birds.--The Laughing Jackass.