Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

(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 But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

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

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

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

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

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

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

for the reason that

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

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From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

a refrigerator for cooling liquids

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

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

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

covered with water

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

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From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

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

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

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From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

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

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

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

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

most important element

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

above and across; more than

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

with speed

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

in a regular manner

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

given added strength or support

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

move upward

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

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

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

not often

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

filled with shade

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

at the same instant

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

deliver by singing

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

the season of growth

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

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

From this reading THE RIVER FLOODS The Sierra rivers are flooded every spring by the melting of the snow as regularly as the famous old Nile.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

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

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

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

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The thousand falls, however, and the cascades in the cañons are then in full bloom, and sing songs from one end of the range to the other.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

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

From this reading They begin to rise in May, and in June high-water mark is reached.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

precisely as stated

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Of course the snow on the lower tributaries of the rivers is first melted, then that on the higher fountains most exposed to sunshine, and about a month later the cooler, shadowy fountains send down their treasures, thus allowing the main trunk streams nearly six weeks to get their waters hurried through the foot-hills and across the lowlands to the sea.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading But because the melting does not go on rapidly over all the fountains, high and low, simultaneously, and the melted snow is not reinforced at this time of year by rain, the spring floods are seldom very violent or destructive.