Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

later than; following

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

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

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

the act of breaking something

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

in a brisk manner

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

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

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

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

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

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

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

placed crosswise

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

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

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

of or relating to or suggestive of flowers

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

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

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

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

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

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

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

of less size or importance

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

most important element

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

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

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

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

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

and nothing more

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

above and across; more than

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

go across or through

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

a relatively flat highland

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.

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

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading IN THE COLD GREEN MOUNTAINS The Nasse River, like the Skeena and the Stikeen, rises in the interior mountains, and flows in a south-westerly direction, breaking through the coast range into the Pacific Ocean, not far from the mouth of the Stikeen.

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

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

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

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

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

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

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

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

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

From this reading It is a much smaller stream than the Skeena, which is, moreover, immensely larger than the maps show.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We believed we were about to pass from the watershed of the Nasse to the east fork of the Iskoot, on which those far-shining prairies were said to lie, with their flowery meadows rippling under the west wind.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading We crossed the Cheweax, a branch of the Nasse, and after climbing briskly to the northeast along the main branch we swung around over a high wooded hog-back, and made off up the valley along the north and lesser fork.

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

From this reading If we could only reach that mystical plateau, our horses would be safe from all disease.