Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

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

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

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

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

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

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

terminate

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading The tops were pine-covered; cedars clung to the rocky slopes.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The tops were pine-covered; cedars clung to the rocky slopes.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

set up or found

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

in a gradual manner

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

in a gradual manner

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

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

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

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

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

located inward

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

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

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

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

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

on one occasion

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

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From this reading The tops were pine-covered; cedars clung to the rocky slopes.

a relatively flat highland

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

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

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

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

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The tops were pine-covered; cedars clung to the rocky slopes.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

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

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading The tops were pine-covered; cedars clung to the rocky slopes.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

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

From this reading These peaks were gradually dropping down in height; and at one open section, with alfalfa and hay fields on gently sloping hillsides, we found a small ranch, the buildings being set back from the river.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

confined on all sides

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

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

From this reading HOSPITABLE RANCHMEN The appearance of Desolation Canyon had changed entirely in the lower end.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

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

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

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

From this reading The tops were pine-covered; cedars clung to the rocky slopes.

of the highest quality

From this reading The tops were pine-covered; cedars clung to the rocky slopes.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

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

From this reading Some of these peaks were not unlike the formations of the Grand Canyon, as seen from the inner plateau, and the red colouring was once more found in the rocks.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

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

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Instead of a straight canyon without a break, we were surrounded by mountain peaks nearly 2500 feet high, with many side canyons between them and with little level parks at the end of the canyons beside the river.