used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
Brigida
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
being joined in close association
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
FirefliesnounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪz/
plural of “firefly” — tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
glimmered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
set afire or burning
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
a course of conduct
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
power-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
cut with a saw
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
possessing sweep
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fireflies glimmered in the brush beside the path, and the lights of Santa Brigida flashed in a brilliant cluster on the edge of the shadowy sea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was more foliage when Dick reached the foot of a projecting spur, for a dark belt of forest rolled down the hill; and by and by he saw a big tent, that gleamed with a softened radiance like a paper lantern, among a clump of palms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading High above, rugged peaks cut black against the sky, and the land breeze that swept their lower slopes brought with it instead of coolness a warm, spicy smell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
at the time that
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading It seemed to be well lighted inside, and Dick remembered having heard orders for electric wires to be connected with the power-house at the dam.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STEP UP Dusk was falling when Dick went to keep his appointment with his employer.
