Chapter XI

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

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

(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 The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

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

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

plural of “aster” — any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

make calm or still

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

plural of “cayuse” — a small native range horse

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

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From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

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

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

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

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

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

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

past form of “enamel” — coat, inlay, or surface with enamel

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

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

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

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

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

the act of departing

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

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

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

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

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

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

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

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

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

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

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

engage in

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

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 He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

become covered with mist

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

attach to a support

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

possessive form of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

above and across; more than

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

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

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

go across or through

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

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

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

by chance

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

a person who is being chased

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

reflecting optimism

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

the first light of day

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

plural of “sweep” — a wide scope

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

carry out

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

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

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

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

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

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

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

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

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

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

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

of the highest quality

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

a person who changes location

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

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 And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

the topmost one of two

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

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

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

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From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

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From this reading And he starts early, too, that he may make the ten-mile climb to Washburn's summit before the day-wind rises and sweeps the mountain's head with that gale which so tears the trees and twists them into a permanent declination, like vegetable dipping needles.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

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

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

at the time that

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

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

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

which person or people

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The tops of Dunraven and Hedges Peaks were rosy with morning when the rested cayuses pulled over the first rugged spurs of these peaks, and it was morning with the perfect trees, that stood like spires about them, morning with the columbine and the larkspur, the forget-me-nots and the asters, the flea-bane and the paint-brush--and all the wild flowers that enameled the wayside.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The traveler who is wise, going from Grand Cañon Hotel to Tower Falls, will pass over Mount Washburn--and he starts early.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

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From this reading The Seven Wonderers pursued the way of wisdom, and so they startled deer and elk from their night beds along the road to Cascade Creek; and began the climb of Washburn before sunrise.

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

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading He starts early that he may take with him the memory of the Upper and Lower Falls wrapped in the mist which they and night have wrought together, and which the nocturnal calm has perhaps left hanging wraith-like over the tremendous slot so filled with the roar of many waters.