Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

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

From this reading THE HERITAGE OF BARBARA WORTH.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

traveling across

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

set up or found

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

death of a person

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

the central building block at the top of an arch or vault

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

From this reading THE HERITAGE OF BARBARA WORTH.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

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

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

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

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

immediately past

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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 Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

the literary culture

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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 With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

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

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HERITAGE OF BARBARA WORTH.

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

on one occasion

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

with speed

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With reverent care she had read the papers and letters and had looked long at the portraits of her parents and people.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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

From this reading THE HERITAGE OF BARBARA WORTH.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading That morning Jefferson Worth had told her of the tin box found by Texas Joe and Pat.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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

From this reading She could not at first realize that the desert had at last given up the secret that she had so longed to know.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

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

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

clean with some chemical process

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

in or at the place that

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Barbara, walking quickly, left the little village and, crossing Dry River on the bridge that now spanned the deep gorge where the old San Felipe trail once led down into the ancient wash, climbed the slight grade to the grave that was marked by the simple headstone with its one word--"Mother."

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading THE HERITAGE OF BARBARA WORTH.