Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

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

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

travel across or pass over

From this reading It was now our turn to cross, and very little did either of us relish the idea.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was now our turn to cross, and very little did either of us relish the idea.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was now our turn to cross, and very little did either of us relish the idea.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

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

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was now our turn to cross, and very little did either of us relish the idea.

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

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

and nothing more

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was now our turn to cross, and very little did either of us relish the idea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

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

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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 BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading It was now our turn to cross, and very little did either of us relish the idea.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

a strong line

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

express in speech

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

the season of growth

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

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

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was now our turn to cross, and very little did either of us relish the idea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was now our turn to cross, and very little did either of us relish the idea.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

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

From this reading It was now our turn to cross, and very little did either of us relish the idea.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE BIG FLUME As the first step in restoring the old Pueblo irrigation system, we moved camp next morning as arranged.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

in or at the place that

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.

which person or people

From this reading Dick, who had volunteered to go first, took hold of the rope, set one foot on the bridge, and then--he could not resist it--did just what he ought not to have done:--looked down.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thence, walking back to the bridge, taking with us, besides our rifles, the two axes and one of our long picket-ropes, Pedro first tied the latter to the tree on our side, and then, taking the other end in his hand, he walked across and fastened it to the stump on the far side.

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

From this reading Packing our scanty belongings upon old Fritz, we rode up the ledge, past the site of the proposed flume, and down the mountain a short distance to a point between two of the big claw-like spurs, where, two days before, in riding down to speak to Galvez, we had come across a little spring which would furnish water enough for ourselves and our animals.