Chapter IX

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

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

anew

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

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

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

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

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

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

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

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

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading You will remember he describes the valley quite definitely as west of this spot.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading You will remember he describes the valley quite definitely as west of this spot.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

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

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

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

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

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

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

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

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

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 But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

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

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

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 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

the force of workers available

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

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

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

and nothing more

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

by reasonable assumption

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading You will remember he describes the valley quite definitely as west of this spot.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

To recall to mind.

From this reading You will remember he describes the valley quite definitely as west of this spot.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

cut with a saw

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

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

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

Himalayish language spoken in Tibet

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

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

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

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

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

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

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

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

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.

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

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

at the time that

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

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

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

which person or people

From this reading 'The Tibetan Sbrang Chikya, who died on this spot, had strayed from his caravan, and he must have strayed a long way, since we are far west of any caravan route that I know of.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will remember he describes the valley quite definitely as west of this spot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But we must assume from the fact that he had left the caravan presumably without preparation of any sort that he had little food with him, and how far could a man travel like that in these mountains?

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Why he came in this direction, which was the least likely to lead to safety, I do not know, but it is probable that the mountains remained wrapped in cloud and he lost his bearings, only to pick them up again when he got down into the valley and saw the sun.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will remember he describes the valley quite definitely as west of this spot.

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading HOW WE CAME TO THE VALLEY OF GREAT BIRDS 'Put it to yourselves as rational men,' he said.