Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

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

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

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

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

the lower side of anything

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

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

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

a period of 100 years

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

the act of constructing something

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

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

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

inspired with confidence

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was evening.

at any time

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

informal intensifiers

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

in a gradual manner

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

the state of not being susceptible

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

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

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evening.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

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

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

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

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

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

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

compacted by ironing

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

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

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

only a very short time before

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

a Native American tent; usually of conical shape

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

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

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

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

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

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

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

up to a particular time

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

precisely as stated

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

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

From this reading It was evening.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.

a Caucasian

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The wide band of water that intervened gleamed in the setting sun, scarce revealing the existence of a current.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BLUE PETE, FRIEND AND LOVER Close to the waters of the Tepee River, now returned to its normal sluggishness with the rapidity of mountain-fed streams, a man sat on his heels in a clump of spruce.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Clear as lines on a white sheet the woods on the other side stood out in the dustless air against the flaming sky.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading There, two miles above the construction camp, the canyon fell away more gradually to the old river bottom, and the trees, encouraged by a century of immunity from floods, crept ever downward until they pressed to the very edge of the channel that held the waters of the Tepee fifty weeks of the year.