used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
cañon-wall
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From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
cleftnounUS /kleft/
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
fettlenoun
a state of fitness and good health
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
set up or found
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
HEAD-GATE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
someone who hunts game
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
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 About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
Mexican's
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From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
not any; not one
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
not one, and not any
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
on one occasion
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
Pedro
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From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
PUEBLOnounUS /pˈwebloʊ/
a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
in the near future
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As it was then too late to begin any fresh enterprise, especially one so difficult as the attempt to climb the cañon-wall was likely to be, we determined to postpone the expedition until next morning.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
precisely as stated
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In order, too, that we might be in good fettle for the adventure, we went to bed that night as soon as it got dark; no more late hours for us; late hours at night not being conducive to clear heads in the morning--and it was more than likely that clear heads might be very essential to the success of the task in hand.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then, turning our ponies, we rode back up the mountain and once more descended to our camp, where we found Pedro waiting for us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
which person or people
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading About an hour after sunrise we set off on foot down the left bank of the stream, making our way along the steep slope of stone scraps, big and little, which bordered its edge, and after a pretty rough scramble we reached a spot about a mile below camp where Pedro had told us he thought there was a possible way up--a narrow cleft in the rocky wall, none too wide to admit the passage of the Mexican's big body--and following the sturdy hunter, who acted as guide, we began the ascent.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OLD PUEBLO HEAD-GATE It was about two in the afternoon that we parted with our friend, and wishing him the best of success, we watched him ride away until the shimmering haze drawn by the heat of the sun from the surface of the valley, finally obscured him from our view altogether.
