Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

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

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

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

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

the act of closing something

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

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

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

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

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

(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 He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

plural of “harmony” — compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

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

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

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

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

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

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

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

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

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

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

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

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

and nothing more

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

having a hole cut through

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

on the contrary

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

make short successive sounds

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

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

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

in or at or to some place

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

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

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

under normal conditions

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

having a hemispherical vault or dome

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

in a weary manner

From this reading There was, however, nothing else beyond the growl of a rapid somewhere up the valley, and stretching out his arms wearily, he stooped with a little smile that was grim rather than mirthful and caught up the axe.

at the time that

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

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

From this reading He could hear the rattle of the twigs that met and brushed through the shrill wailing of the wind about the sombre spires that pierced the growing darkness far above him, and the harmonic murmuring that rose and fell in cadence along the dim, vaulted roof.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Dusk was closing down on the valley, and the rain had ceased, when Alton unstrapped his load, and stood with aching shoulders amidst the dripping pines.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Now one can usually hear the thudding of the axe a mile or more in the stillness of the woods that is not silence to the bushman's ear.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Their voice is always musical, and the sounds that man makes jar through its harmonies, but only a forest rancher or free prospector would have caught the muffled sound, that was lost in the song of the pines a few score yards from Alton's camp.