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 THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

past form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

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

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The early flowers dotted the valleys, more cattle were moved in, and the season developed rapidly.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

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From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The early flowers dotted the valleys, more cattle were moved in, and the season developed rapidly.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading The early flowers dotted the valleys, more cattle were moved in, and the season developed rapidly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The early flowers dotted the valleys, more cattle were moved in, and the season developed rapidly.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The early flowers dotted the valleys, more cattle were moved in, and the season developed rapidly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

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From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

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

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

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

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

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

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

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

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

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

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

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

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

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

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

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

From this reading The early flowers dotted the valleys, more cattle were moved in, and the season developed rapidly.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The early flowers dotted the valleys, more cattle were moved in, and the season developed rapidly.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

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

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

occurring from time to time

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

and nothing more

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

with speed

From this reading The early flowers dotted the valleys, more cattle were moved in, and the season developed rapidly.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The early flowers dotted the valleys, more cattle were moved in, and the season developed rapidly.

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

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

the season of growth

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

having a supporting base

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

comparative of “sturdy” — having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

a group of soldiers

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

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

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

someone who visits

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

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

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Warm weather battled against the rear guard of winter, only patches of soiled snow remained upon the north side of the ridges, in the narrow canons and upon the lofty summits of the peaks standing up about the valleys.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

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

From this reading Martin Leland was at home, his sturdier steers were in the valleys, Conway came back to the Bar L-M and often visited the Lelands.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE HOME COMING OF RED RECKLESS Winter went its white way, the spring brought a thawing sun, innumerable muddy torrents and an occasional visitor, the robins and blue birds began to troop back to the mountains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sledge Hume rode up from the Dry Lands, fifty miles down the slope of the mountains and was often in consultation with Martin and with Garth Conway.