Chapter XXV

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

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

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

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

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

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

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

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

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

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Summer comes slowly upon Pröven.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

divisible by two

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

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

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

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

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

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

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

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

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

immediately past

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

not any; not one

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

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

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

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

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

a stipulated condition

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

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

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Summer comes slowly upon Pröven.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

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

From this reading A smiling country, like a smiling face, needs some provision of fleshly integuments; and no earthly covering masks the grinning rocks of Pröven.

the act of chipping something

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Summer comes slowly upon Pröven.

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

From this reading THE port of Pröven is securely sheltered by its monster hills.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

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

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

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

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

precisely as stated

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

wedged or packed in together

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

accept gladly

From this reading But they can not be said to smile a welcome upon the navigator.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.

-ing form of “wrinkle” — gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

From this reading They look as if the process of crumbling, and wrinkling, and splitting, and splintering had been at work on them since the first Arctic frost succeeded the last metamorphic fire; and even now great ledges are wedged off from the hillsides by the ice, and roll clattering down the slopes into the very midst of the settlement.