Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

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

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

completely unclothed

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

a brother by marriage

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

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

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

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

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

an act that fails

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

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

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

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

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

the act of grasping

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

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

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

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

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

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

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

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

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

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

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

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

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

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

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

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

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

possessive form of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

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

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

win approval or support for

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

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

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

not used up

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Savine and Helen sat in the general living-room at the ranch one day when her brother-in-law came in leaning heavily upon his partner's arm.

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

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

try to get or reach

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

not often

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

the season of growth

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

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

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

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

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

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

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

a final peremptory demand

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

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

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

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

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

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

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

at the time that

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

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

From this reading Though seldom able to reach them, he looked eagerly forward to Geoffrey's brief visits, which alone seemed to arouse him from his lethargy.

which person or people

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE ULTIMATUM Winter creeping down from the high peaks held the whole valley fast in its icy grip when Mrs. Thomas Savine, who was seldom daunted by the elements, went up from Vancouver to persuade her niece to seek sheltered quarters on the sunny coast until spring.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Geoffrey had set his carpenters to build a sleigh, and from one hill shoulder bare of timber it was possible, with good glasses, to see what went on in the canyon.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Her visit was, however, in this respect a failure, for Julius Savine insisted upon remaining within touch of the reclamation works.