Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

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

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

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

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

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

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

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

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

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

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

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

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

plural of “epitaph” — an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

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From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

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

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

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From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

a high place

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

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

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

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plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

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

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

in motion

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

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

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

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From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

a course of conduct

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

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From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

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

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

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

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

plural of “speck” — a very small spot

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

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

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

very small

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

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

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

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

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

in or at the place that

From this reading An old cemetery lies to one side of it; where unconventional inscriptions and queer epitaphs can be traced on the half-buried stones, covered with a tangle of vines and weeds.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Below is the city, its houses, small, and closed in, like toy villages in Christmas boxes; whilst the slopes around are green with fresh grass; and here and there are thick clusters of eucalyptus and pines.

a Caucasian

From this reading Still moving forward one reaches Olympus, and climbing to its heights, one sees away below, in the far distance, the Coast Range--like a rampart of strength; the blue waters of the bay, sparkling and dancing in the sunlight--steamers flashing their path on its bosom; and tiny white specks scudding in the breeze.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Leaving the pan-handle of the Park behind one, and following the turn of the cars, one passes through a pretty valley, green and fair as any garden, and dotted with small houses.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE INITIATION San Francisco possesses one great advantage--you can easily get out of it.