Chapter XIII

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

for the reason that

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All that day he ate and drank little, and by nightfall he still had left full provisions for four more days.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading All that day he ate and drank little, and by nightfall he still had left full provisions for four more days.

in a cheerless manner

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

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From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

wood used for fuel

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

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

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading All that day he ate and drank little, and by nightfall he still had left full provisions for four more days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading All that day he ate and drank little, and by nightfall he still had left full provisions for four more days.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

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

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

comparative of “harsh” — unpleasantly stern

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

plural of “horizon” — the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

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

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

immediately past

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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 So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading All that day he ate and drank little, and by nightfall he still had left full provisions for four more days.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

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 So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

the force of workers available

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading All that day he ate and drank little, and by nightfall he still had left full provisions for four more days.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading All that day he ate and drank little, and by nightfall he still had left full provisions for four more days.

not any; not one

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

in the near future

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

to a meager degree or in a meager manner

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

be hungry; go without food

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

not in physical motion

From this reading All that day he ate and drank little, and by nightfall he still had left full provisions for four more days.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

a vagrant

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading So he ate his supper sparingly in the darkness, his bundle of firewood having long since been used, and abandoned the hope that had led him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

in or at the place that

From this reading And as soon as there was any light at all to show him where the East was he ate a little of what he had saved from his supper, and started his long tramp back to the fields of men, over rocks that seemed all the harsher because his back was to Elfland.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.

during the time that

From this reading He had gone, while his fortnight's provisions grew lighter and lighter, for ten days over the rocks: it was now evening and Alveric understood at last that if he travelled further and failed soon to see the peaks of the Elfin Mountains he would starve.

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

From this reading _The Reticence of the Leather-Worker_ It was many days before Alveric learned from the monotony of the rocks that one day's journey was the same as another, and that by no number of journeys would he bring any change to his rugged horizons, which were all drearily like the ones they replaced and never brought a view of the pale-blue mountains.