Chapter XXVI · The Snow Storm

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

From this reading “It is certainly a sled, and it is coming this way!” exclaimed Will.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

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

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

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

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

combine into one

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “It is certainly a sled, and it is coming this way!” exclaimed Will.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “It is certainly a sled, and it is coming this way!” exclaimed Will.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “It is certainly a sled, and it is coming this way!” exclaimed Will.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

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

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

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

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

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

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

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

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

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

From this reading “It is certainly a sled, and it is coming this way!” exclaimed Will.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

for more time

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

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

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

in motion

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Yes, we must try and reach the plain,” said Jack.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

and nothing more

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading “Yes, we must try and reach the plain,” said Jack.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading “Yes, we must try and reach the plain,” said Jack.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Yes, we must try and reach the plain,” said Jack.

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

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

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

From this reading “It is certainly a sled, and it is coming this way!” exclaimed Will.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

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

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The moving objects on the snow seemed suddenly to blend into a confused mass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

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

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The longer the intensely absorbed and excited Jack and the boys gazed at the distant object that had attracted their attention the more distinct did it become.

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

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

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

From this reading “It is certainly a sled, and it is coming this way!” exclaimed Will.

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

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “Yes, we must try and reach the plain,” said Jack.

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

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “It is certainly a sled, and it is coming this way!” exclaimed Will.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Yes, we must try and reach the plain,” said Jack.

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

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

at the time that

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was about to descend as they had come, for the only way to carry out his plan was to go around some distance to where the cliffs were lower, when he paused.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “It is certainly a sled, and it is coming this way!” exclaimed Will.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, we must try and reach the plain,” said Jack.