Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

later than; following

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

how long something has existed

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

possessive form of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

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

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

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

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

make calm or still

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The weather had grown colder during the night.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The weather had grown colder during the night.

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

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

divisible by two

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

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From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

coins made of gold

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The weather had grown colder during the night.

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

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

a humming noise

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

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

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

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

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The weather had grown colder during the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

above and across; more than

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

move faster

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

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

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

moving slowly

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

in a swift manner

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

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

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

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

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

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

From this reading A fresh breath of frost was in the air to quicken circulation and hunger.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather had grown colder during the night.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

at the time that

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But things on this old planet seemed even enough the next day, when, after a dozen hours of much needed sleep, the campers’ eyes opened upon a scene which might have stirred any sluggish blood—and they were not sluggards.

during the time that

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

a Caucasian

From this reading Katahdin looked as though it had suddenly taken on the white crown of age, with age’s stately calm.

possessive form of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Under a smiling sun an October breeze frolicked through leaves with tints of fire and gold, humming, while it swiftly skimmed over their beauties, as if it was reading a wind’s poem of autumn.