Chapter XX

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

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

in addition

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

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

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

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

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

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From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

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From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

without stop or interruption

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

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 As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

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From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

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

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

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

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

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

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

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From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

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 THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

take the midday meal

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

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

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

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

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

and nothing more

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

above and across; more than

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

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

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

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

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Also he now and then caught sight of Isabel Bulkeley on the other cliff, and that in itself was reward enough.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

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

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

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

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading As the days passed he felt a new thrill in his veins, a virility that clamoured for physical exertion, and his walks extended further and further along the river, a lunch strapped over his shoulders.

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

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

at the time that

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His riding he continued only as practice, always with the thought that he might require it.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading But he walked more, diving out of sight daily into the chaos of the river banks, there to piece together his clues and plan new attacks on the problem he was working into shape for presentation to the Mounted Police.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading THE SECRET VALLEY Morton Stamford may not have been a sick man when he arrived at the H-Lazy Z ranch; he was at least a stronger man at the end of his month's stay.