Chapter X · A Lonely Mountain Road

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

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

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

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

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

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The effect of the desert for miles beyond was that of a little “Grand Canyon.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading The effect of the desert for miles beyond was that of a little “Grand Canyon.”

plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading “I reckon that’s right,” the cowboy replied.

of the color of cream

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

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From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The effect of the desert for miles beyond was that of a little “Grand Canyon.”

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The effect of the desert for miles beyond was that of a little “Grand Canyon.”

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

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I reckon that’s right,” the cowboy replied.

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

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

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

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

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

From this reading The effect of the desert for miles beyond was that of a little “Grand Canyon.”

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The effect of the desert for miles beyond was that of a little “Grand Canyon.”

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

United States astronomer (1835-1909)

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

by chance

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I reckon that’s right,” the cowboy replied.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I reckon that’s right,” the cowboy replied.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “I reckon that’s right,” the cowboy replied.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

without speaking

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

very great or intense

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The effect of the desert for miles beyond was that of a little “Grand Canyon.”

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From this reading “I reckon that’s right,” the cowboy replied.

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

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

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

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

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

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

the present time or age

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

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

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

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

From this reading Below them was a sheer drop of hundreds of feet to a desert floor which was most uneven, having been cut up by torrents, which, during each heavy rain, were hurled down the mountain sides.

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

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

during the time that

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

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

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Dora, thoughtfully gazing at it, said,—“In a few centuries, other girls and boys will stand here, perhaps, and by _that_ time those canyons will be worn deep as the real Grand Canyon is today, won’t they, Jerry?”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading While the four young people ate the delicious chicken sandwiches which Mrs. Newcomb had prepared for them and drank creamy milk poured into aluminum cups from a big thermos bottle, they sat gazing silently about them, awed by the terrific majesty of the scene, the girls not entirely unafraid.