Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

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

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

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

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

(of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

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

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

a refrigerator for cooling liquids

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

make void or empty of contents

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

the activity of transporting goods by truck

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

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

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

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

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

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

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

imparting strength and vitality

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

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

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

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

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

plural of “juniper” — desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

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

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

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 When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

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

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

on the negative side or lower end of a scale

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

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

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

in motion

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

absolutely essential

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

the middle of the day

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

go across or through

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

having the sense of smell

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

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

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

not in physical motion

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

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

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

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

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

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

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

in the direction of

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

make a weak, chirping sound

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Before noon they were entering the pass and moving up the steep ascent into cooler atmosphere, and light, invigorating air, scented with the breath of pines and junipers.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

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

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Hiram Hooker was lazing on his high seat, dreaming and watching his leaders, when from behind came the familiar call:

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 TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

-ing form of “wend” — direct one's course or way

From this reading TEHACHAPI HANK Toward the middle of the following afternoon Jerkline Jo's freight outfit, minus the diverting Mr. Tweet of the twisted nose, was wending its way empty back toward the distant mountains, hauling the necessary water in the tank wagon.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

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

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

at the time that

From this reading They were still ten miles from the mouth of the mountain pass when they went into camp on the desert for the night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When they started next morning the tank wagon was taken on a way and left, for, with the lake at the highest point of the pass, and the artesian water at the desert ranch on the other side, they would be well supplied for the remainder of the trip.