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From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
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From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They found themselves in the same predicament we were now in, by their determination to reach the summit.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
recognizable; marked
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading They found themselves in the same predicament we were now in, by their determination to reach the summit.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
set up or found
From this reading They found themselves in the same predicament we were now in, by their determination to reach the summit.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
Longmire
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From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
engage in
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
Messrs
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From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
not any; not one
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading They found themselves in the same predicament we were now in, by their determination to reach the summit.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They found themselves in the same predicament we were now in, by their determination to reach the summit.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They found themselves in the same predicament we were now in, by their determination to reach the summit.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
not in physical motion
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They found themselves in the same predicament we were now in, by their determination to reach the summit.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They found themselves in the same predicament we were now in, by their determination to reach the summit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found themselves in the same predicament we were now in, by their determination to reach the summit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Not much talking was done, however, as breath was too precious; but we still pushed on.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
TrumpverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three o'clock came and the top was still beyond us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having no blankets or provisions, the question now presented itself: Could we make the summit and back over the dangerous points before dark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
in or at the place that
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At 4 o'clock we held a council of war and decided that since it was already so late we could not return before dark, and we would make for the summit, where steam caverns were said to exist, and where Messrs. Longmire and Van Trump stayed over night in '83.
