Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

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

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

surprising greatly

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.

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

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

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

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

plural of “beacon” — a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

rid of obstructions

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

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

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

plural of “constellation” — an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

an abstract part of something

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

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

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

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

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

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

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

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

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

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

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

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

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

not accessible to view

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

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

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

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

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

the next day

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.

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

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

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

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

in a northern direction

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

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

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

in other respects or ways

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

past form of “soar” — rise rapidly

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

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

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

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

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

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

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

a vivid mental image

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

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

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading THE VISION FROM THE KILLS[A] For a long time that night I lay watching the gem-like glitter of the lights that fringed the eastern horizon.

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

From this reading As the stars rose it was as though the lights of the city themselves were rising into the clear sky, emblems of the vast and serene power that had sent them forth.

during the time that

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

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

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A strong north wind shook the house, sweeping the clouds before it with a contemptuous energy that had in it a promise of frost on the morrow.

United States businessman who opened a shop in 1879 selling low-priced goods and built it into a national chain of stores (1852-1919)

From this reading High above the level constellations soared the two great beacons of the Metropolitan and Woolworth towers, like the masthead lights of some enormous vessel, while away northward, almost hidden by the swinging limbs of our elm, the occulting flash on the Times Building added a disquieting element to the otherwise peaceful scene.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading For me at least the glamour, the mystery and the beauty of that amazing city had never worn thin.