Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

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

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

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

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

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

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "Noon!" comments Sandford, intensely surprised.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

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

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

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

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

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

From this reading "Noon!" comments Sandford, intensely surprised.

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

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

held up in the air

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

darkened by clouds

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

become covered with mist

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This, the morning.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

the middle of the day

From this reading "Noon!" comments Sandford, intensely surprised.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

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From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

plural of “peep” — the short weak cry of a young bird

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

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From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

a gap between cloud masses

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

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From this reading "Noon!" comments Sandford, intensely surprised.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

the first light of day

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading "Noon!" comments Sandford, intensely surprised.

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

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

in a swift manner

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

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

From this reading This, the morning.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

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

From this reading This, the morning.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

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

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Somehow, we are always astonished that noon should follow so swiftly upon sunrise.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Then, almost before we mark the change, swift-passing time has moved on; the lowering mist has lifted; the occasional pattering rain-drops have ceased; the wind, in sympathy, is diminished.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading And of a sudden, arousing us to a consciousness of time and place, the sun peeps forth through a rift in the scattering clouds, and at a point a bit south of the zenith.