Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

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

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

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

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

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

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

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

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

a wide scope

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

set up or found

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

for this reason

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

past form of “hood” — cover with a hood

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

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

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

crossed or intersected in the form of an X

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

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

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

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

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

the light of the Moon

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

not any; not one

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

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

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

having the color of ripe oranges

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

a course of conduct

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

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

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

from appearances alone

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

deliver by singing

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

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

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

make steady

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

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

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

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

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

in the direction of

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

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 _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

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

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

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

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

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

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

at the time that

From this reading When motor cars from the cities and health resorts began to invade the pines, it was found that the old wagon trails were inadequate; hence there followed experiments which resulted in intersecting orange-colored roads, throughout the desert-like expanse.

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

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

a Caucasian

From this reading _In Which a Strange Craft Anchors in a Sea of Emerald Light; and in Which Mocking-Birds Sing in the Moonlight._ Sweeping through a country of white sand and of charred trees run hard clay highways.

which person or people

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was strewn thick with brown needles, and the sharp hoofs of the little animals made no sound.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was on a day in April that over the road which led up toward the hills there sailed the snowy-white canopy of one of the strange land-craft of that region--a schooner-wagon drawn by two fat mules who walked at a leisurely but steady pace, seemingly without guidance from any hand.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet that, beneath the hooded cover, there was a directing power, was demonstrated, as the mules turned suddenly from the hot road to a wagon path beneath the shelter of the pines.