Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

in addition

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

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

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

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

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

any thing at all

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

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From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

of or relating or belonging to a city

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

form the substance of

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

-ing form of “evaporate” — lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

divisible by two

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

very far away in space or time

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

yet to be or coming

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

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

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

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

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

in a numb manner; without feeling

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

increase in extent or intensity

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

held up in the air

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

hear with intention

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

occurring from time to time

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

and nothing more

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

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

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

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

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

happening again (especially at regular intervals)

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

located far away spatially

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

plural of “reveller” — a celebrant who shares in a noisy party

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

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

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

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

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

that is looked for

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

with spasms

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

the season of growth

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

not in physical motion

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

someone who strays or falls behind

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading An occasional outbreak from revellers in the bar-room below, a stumbling straggler along the planked sidewalk before the hotel, only seemed to intensify the rustic stillness.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.

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

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

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

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

the act of adding decoration

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

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

From this reading Outside, the “Great Day for Indian Spring” was slowly evaporating in pale mists from the river, and the celebration itself spasmodically taking flight here and there in Roman candles and rockets.

at the time that

From this reading When the door closed on Rupert the master pulled down the blind, and, trimming his lamp, tried to compose himself by reading.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was also conscious of the recurrence of that vague, pleasurable recollection, so indefinite that, when he sought to identify it with anything--even the finding of the myrtle sprays on his desk--it evaded him.

a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

From this reading For the future of Indian Spring was still so remote that Nature insensibly re-invested its boundaries on the slightest relaxation of civic influence, and Mr. Ford lifted his head from the glowing columns of the “Star” to listen to the far-off yelp of a coyote on the opposite shore.