Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

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

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They were both warmly clothed.

having a bright color

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

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

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading They were both warmly clothed.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

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

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

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 On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.

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

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

above and across; more than

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

a native or inhabitant of Peru

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

plural of “scarf” — a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.

caught or fixed

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.

the first light of day

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

sweep across or over

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were both warmly clothed.

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

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

bound or secured closely

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

in a hearty manner

From this reading They were both warmly clothed.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

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

From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAIN Two days later the mules were brought round to the door at sunrise, and Harry and his brother sallied out from the hotel, dressed for the first time in the Peruvian costume.

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

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On their heads were felt hats with broad brims, which could be pulled down and tied over the ears, both for warmth and to prevent their being blown away by the fierce winds that sweep down the gorges.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading A thick poncho of llama wool fell from their shoulders to their knees, and loosely tied round their necks were thick and brightly-coloured scarves.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading They wore high boots, and carried large knives stuck in a strap below the knee.