Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

(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 Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

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

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

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

From this reading There was no fault to be found with the setting.

have

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

for the reason that

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

a state or condition being blighted

From this reading But some impalpable blight was upon us.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

filled to capacity

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

having a defect

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

at any time

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading There was no fault to be found with the setting.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

set up or found

From this reading There was no fault to be found with the setting.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

an attack of hysteria

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

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

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading But some impalpable blight was upon us.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

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

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

the quantity that can be held in a mug

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

not any; not one

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

furnished with people

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

meat from a domestic hog or pig

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading There was no fault to be found with the setting.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading But some impalpable blight was upon us.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

having a supporting base

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

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

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

to an undue degree

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But some impalpable blight was upon us.

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

From this reading But some impalpable blight was upon us.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading I ranged like a lost soul along the banks of the river--a lost soul that is condemned to bear a burden of some two stone of sketching materials, and a sketching umbrella with a defective joint--in search of a point of view that for ever eluded me.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the clinging memory of the fried pork, perhaps it was because all my favourite brushes were standing in a mug of soft soap on my washing stand, or because Robert had in his flight forgotten to replenish his cigarette case, but there was no doubt but that the expedition languished.

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

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was no fault to be found with the setting.

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

From this reading The pool in which the river coiled itself under the pine-trees was black and brimming, the fish were rising at the flies that wrought above it, like a spotted net veil in hysterics, the distant hills lay in sleepy undulations of every shade of blue, the grass was warm, and not unduly peopled with ants.