Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

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

From this reading The evening train was almost due.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

completely unclothed

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

capable of being perceived as different or distinct

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The evening train was almost due.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

divisible by two

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening train was almost due.

the organ of sight

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading ON THE FRONTIER.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

plural of “horizon” — the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

the back of a horse

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE FRONTIER.

and nothing more

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

above and across; more than

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

without much difficulty

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

move upward

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

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

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

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

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

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

From this reading ON THE FRONTIER.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

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

From this reading Man and horse seemed to be the only living things between the horizons.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The evening train was almost due.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

the act of using

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.

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

From this reading The evening train was almost due.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading From his point of vantage he looked out over the dim, limitless marshes, north, south and west, and although the growing darkness rendered the few features of the landscape even less distinguishable than usual, his practiced eye passed from point to point readily, for the flat map before him had been etched in upon his memory by the slow-graving stylus of use.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading Upon the rise of a bare and windy ridge Rallywood sat on horseback waiting.