Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

later than; following

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

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

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

surprising greatly

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

aroused or activated

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

provoking fear terror

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

intentionally conceived

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

the first light of day

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Hurriedly dressing he went out on deck and glanced shoreward.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Hurriedly dressing he went out on deck and glanced shoreward.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

a wide scope

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

past form of “gash” — cut open

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Hurriedly dressing he went out on deck and glanced shoreward.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

a strong current of air

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

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

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

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

From this reading Hurriedly dressing he went out on deck and glanced shoreward.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Hurriedly dressing he went out on deck and glanced shoreward.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hurriedly dressing he went out on deck and glanced shoreward.

and nothing more

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hurriedly dressing he went out on deck and glanced shoreward.

propel with a paddle

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

past form of “pepper” — add pepper to

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

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

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

past form of “riot” — take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

past form of “score” — gain points in a game

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land

From this reading Hurriedly dressing he went out on deck and glanced shoreward.

for a short time

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

make steady

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

plural of “tangle” — a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

male cat

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

not wooded

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.

the act of vibrating

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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 The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Hurriedly dressing he went out on deck and glanced shoreward.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading THE INSULT Shortly after dawn Tom awakened and became conscious of a steady vibration and the rhythmical splash of the paddle wheel.

during the time that

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

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

From this reading The surface of the river was not smooth and the wind already had reached disturbing strength, while an occasional gust of chilling rain peppered the water and assaulted the boat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The cream-and-chocolate colored water, of an opacity dense enough to hide a piece of shell only a quarter of an inch below its surface, rioted past; to port was a low-lying island covered with an amazing mass of piled-up trees, logs and debris, deposited there by the racing current of the rapidly-falling stream; and the distant shore was covered with dense forests of walnut and cottonwood, interspersed with rich bottoms masked by tangles of brush.

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

From this reading Farther up he knew the sight would change into an almost treeless expanse of green prairies, gashed by scored bluffs of clay.