used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "And after that we have the deserts to cross, if those Indian tales turn out to be true."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
anew
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
any thing at all
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
backbonenounUS /ˈbækboʊn/
a central cohesive source of support and stability
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "And after that we have the deserts to cross, if those Indian tales turn out to be true."
placed crosswise
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
traveling across
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading "And after that we have the deserts to cross, if those Indian tales turn out to be true."
someone who is a detective
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
don't
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From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
HOW
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From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
I'll
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From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And after that we have the deserts to cross, if those Indian tales turn out to be true."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "And after that we have the deserts to cross, if those Indian tales turn out to be true."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
and nothing more
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
Roger
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From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
express in words
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "And after that we have the deserts to cross, if those Indian tales turn out to be true."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I feel more anxious about that stage of our journey than I do over the dangers we may encounter in crossing the mountains," admitted Dick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "And after that we have the deserts to cross, if those Indian tales turn out to be true."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "And after that we have the deserts to cross, if those Indian tales turn out to be true."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "And after that we have the deserts to cross, if those Indian tales turn out to be true."
directed up
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HUNTING THE MOUNTAIN SHEEP "HOW terribly big they seem, towering so high above us," Roger remarked to his cousin, as they stood just outside the camp that evening, looking upward at the lofty heights that shut out the sinking sun.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have never seen anything like them before," admitted Dick, "and I don't believe there are mountains back in Old Virginia, that our fathers talk about so much, that can hold a candle to these rocky heights."
we've
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From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
at the time that
From this reading "I know for one I'll be glad when we've crossed the backbone of the ridge, and can see the sun in the late afternoon again," Roger went on to say.
