Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading And, as he paused a moment, a new wonder was upon him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

anew

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Such a house as he had never seen in all of his life, but a house none the less.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

the act of constructing something

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

set up or found

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

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

From this reading And, as he paused a moment, a new wonder was upon him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

immediately past

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Such a house as he had never seen in all of his life, but a house none the less.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Such a house as he had never seen in all of his life, but a house none the less.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

and nothing more

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

a particular point in time

From this reading And, as he paused a moment, a new wonder was upon him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Such a house as he had never seen in all of his life, but a house none the less.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And, as he paused a moment, a new wonder was upon him.

not one, and not any

From this reading Such a house as he had never seen in all of his life, but a house none the less.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

many times at short intervals

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

go across or through

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

a course of conduct

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading And, as he paused a moment, a new wonder was upon him.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

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

From this reading Such a house as he had never seen in all of his life, but a house none the less.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a house as he had never seen in all of his life, but a house none the less.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had expected to find here merely a rude camp; he found himself staring at a house under the trees!

up to a particular time

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

directed up

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

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

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

in or at the place that

From this reading CHATEAU BELLAIRE Now Drennen, having passed around the shore of Red Deer Lake, having often dipped his body into the icy water where there was little room to pass between the lake and the cliffs, having fought his way upward again much as he had travelled downward but by an easier path, came at last, in the late afternoon, to the grove of giant trees upon the crest of the great ridge.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading And, as he paused a moment, a new wonder was upon him.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading It was screened from him by the tree trunks until he stood within fifty yards of it; it was disguised now in the very manner of its construction.