used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KANSAS prairie is a veritable inland sea.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
terminate
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
buffalo-grass
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From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
divisible by two
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
half-formed
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From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading A KANSAS prairie is a veritable inland sea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A KANSAS prairie is a veritable inland sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
KANSASnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading A KANSAS prairie is a veritable inland sea.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
immediately past
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
set afire or burning
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
MeadenounUS /miːd/
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
others
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From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading A KANSAS prairie is a veritable inland sea.
pulsedverbUS /pʌlst/
past form of “pulse” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
one of four equal parts
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
rillnounUS /rɪl/
a small stream
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A KANSAS prairie is a veritable inland sea.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
table-lands
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From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
the upper part of anything
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
triumphedverbUS /ˈtraɪəmft/
past form of “triumph” — prove superior
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading A KANSAS prairie is a veritable inland sea.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
a vivid mental image
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Often, at night, I have walked along some quiet roadway far into the country, listening to the silence that enveloped me.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I have looked out across these flat table-lands, dimly lighted by the moon in its last quarter, and for hours watched half-formed shadows of passing clouds flit vaguely on across this vast sea of silence, while others followed in countless numbers, until vision became confused and imagination triumphed over knowledge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From Meade to the northwest a broad expanse of buffalo-grass lands stretched away for many miles, almost as level as the top of a table, without even a single gully or rill to break its tiresome monotony.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes the very air that, seemingly, pulsed with monotonous stillness, would be startled by the sharp, quick bark of a wolf in the distance.
