Chapter XI

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

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

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

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

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

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading He was looking for McFardell’s newly-enclosed pasture somewhere there down on the river bank.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was looking for McFardell’s newly-enclosed pasture somewhere there down on the river bank.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

set up or found

From this reading He found it quickly.

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From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

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

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

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

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

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

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He found it quickly.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He was looking for McFardell’s newly-enclosed pasture somewhere there down on the river bank.

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

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

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From this reading He was looking for McFardell’s newly-enclosed pasture somewhere there down on the river bank.

in a meditative manner

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

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From this reading He was looking for McFardell’s newly-enclosed pasture somewhere there down on the river bank.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

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

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was looking for McFardell’s newly-enclosed pasture somewhere there down on the river bank.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

third-person singular of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading He was looking for McFardell’s newly-enclosed pasture somewhere there down on the river bank.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

with speed

From this reading He found it quickly.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

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

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

put a saddle on

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

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

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

in or at or to some place

From this reading He was looking for McFardell’s newly-enclosed pasture somewhere there down on the river bank.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

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

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was looking for McFardell’s newly-enclosed pasture somewhere there down on the river bank.

a special situation

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

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

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading The old man had reined in his horse, and sat meditatively munching his tobacco as he searched for the thing he expected to find.

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

From this reading Lightning Operates His Plan Lightning had reached the summit of a “saddle” between two considerable hills.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

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

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

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

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

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

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.

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

From this reading The hills themselves were wood-clad, but the “saddle” between them was grass-grown and open, and a wide view of the valley of Whale River spread out before him.