used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
put on clothes
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
eelnounUS /iːl/
the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
Kvingan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
MourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
table-land
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We descended from the table-land and suddenly got sight of Herbert river, flowing dark and restless far down in the depths below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
wallabynounUS /ˈwɑːləbiː/
any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The season was already so far advanced that it was out of the question to get back to my headquarters before Christmas.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading We followed the bend of the river to the east, walking on a ledge of the steep mountain nearly a thousand feet above the level of the water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
accept gladly
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The new “land,” which we reached after a short time, presented a grand, wild, and romantic aspect.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wild landscape on the Upper Herbert—_Kvingan_, the devil of the blacks—A fatal eel—Mourning dress—Flight of the blacks—A compromise—Christmas Eve—Lonely—Christmas fare—A “faithful” relative—A welcome wallaby.
