Chapter XIV

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

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading If the map is consulted closely it will be seen that this range assumes its most broken character in the State of Colorado.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

a central cohesive source of support and stability

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

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From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

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

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading If the map is consulted closely it will be seen that this range assumes its most broken character in the State of Colorado.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading If the map is consulted closely it will be seen that this range assumes its most broken character in the State of Colorado.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading If the map is consulted closely it will be seen that this range assumes its most broken character in the State of Colorado.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading If the map is consulted closely it will be seen that this range assumes its most broken character in the State of Colorado.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

the act of conquering

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading If the map is consulted closely it will be seen that this range assumes its most broken character in the State of Colorado.

third-person singular of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

third-person singular of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

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

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

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

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

full of fun and high spirits

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

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

From this reading If the map is consulted closely it will be seen that this range assumes its most broken character in the State of Colorado.

move upward

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

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

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

uttered with a trill

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If the map is consulted closely it will be seen that this range assumes its most broken character in the State of Colorado.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading If the map is consulted closely it will be seen that this range assumes its most broken character in the State of Colorado.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

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

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

to an undue degree

From this reading Here Nature became unduly playful in her process of moulding, and left her handiwork in a badly-finished condition.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Their successful conquest by the iron horse on its way from coast to coast contributes some of the most thrilling incidents to railway history.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

toward the west

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

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

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading GRIDIRONING THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS If one consults a map of the North American continent, it will be observed that the rolling plains, stretching westwards from the shores of the Great Lakes, are fringed on their western edge by a massive, tumbled and lofty wall--the Rocky Mountains.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This is the backbone of the New World, stretching from Mexico in the south to far-away Alaska in the north, on the slopes of which rise the mighty rivers to flow east and west to swell the waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific.