Chapter VIII

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

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

in actual fact

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

later than; following

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

(physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

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

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

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

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

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

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

a preparation used in cleaning something

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

an increase in the density of something

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

communicated in words

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

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

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

for this reason

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

of great significance or value

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

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

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

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

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

of less size or importance

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

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

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

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

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

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

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

to, toward, or in the northwest

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

and nothing more

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

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

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

one of four equal parts

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

on the contrary

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

third-person singular of “reduce” — cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

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

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

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

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

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

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading And this region may be roughly described as covering the north-west quarter of Yorkshire, and including the Upper and cleaner portions of nearly all its important rivers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges)

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

plural of “tee” — the starting place for each hole on a golf course

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

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

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

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

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

a special situation

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

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

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

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

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

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

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One thing, however, reduces the rather bewildering amplitude of the subject as expressed upon the map by not a little, and that is the natural reluctance in a work like this to linger by rivers after they have lost their purity from the refuse of mines and factories, and most certainly after they have actually entered the industrial districts.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

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

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

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

From this reading From hence come the Tees, the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd, the Wharfe, and the Ribble, with their many tributaries.

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

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Another thing which tends to further simplification is that the country generally known as the "Yorkshire dales," comprising the Upper and most beautiful portion of the best of the rivers, is the district that is associated in the minds of most people with the typical river scenery of this great county.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE DALES The Rivers of Yorkshire present to the writer of these pages much the same embarrassment of riches and problems of compression on an only lesser scale than those presented by the general title of this work.