used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
(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 Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
bluishadjectiveUS /ˈbluːɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
cañon
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From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
cañons
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From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
Cinclusnoun
type genus of the family Cinclidae
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
a boy or man
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
foot-hills
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From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
set up or found
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
Mexicanus
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From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
not any; not one
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
not one, and not any
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
and nothing more
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
Ouzelnoun
common black European thrush
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
pot-hole
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From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
possessing material wealth
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
robinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
SWnoun
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
ThrushnounUS /θrʌʃ/
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No cañon is too cold for this little bird, none too lonely, provided it be rich in falling water.
up-slanted
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From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
WATER-OUZEL
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From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
waterfallsnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːlz/
plural of “waterfall” — a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading THE WATER-OUZEL The waterfalls of the Sierra are frequented by only one bird,—the Ouzel or Water Thrush (_Cinclus Mexicanus_, SW.).
waterproofadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
wing-tips
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From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is a singularly joyous and lovable little fellow, about the size of a robin, clad in a plain waterproof suit of bluish gray, with a tinge of chocolate on the head and shoulders.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
wren-like
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From this reading In form he is about as smoothly plump and compact as a pebble that has been whirled in a pot-hole, the flowing contour of his body being interrupted only by his strong feet and bill, the crisp wing-tips, and the up-slanted wren-like tail.
a late time of life
From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
yosemitic
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From this reading Among all the countless waterfalls I have met in the course of ten years’ exploration in the Sierra, whether among the icy peaks, or warm foot-hills, or in the profound yosemitic cañons of the middle region, not one was found without its Ouzel.
