Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

past form of “abolish” — do away with

From this reading The mountains were all abolished, but their ghostly voices lived.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

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

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

from appearances alone

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading He could faintly distinguish the bluff on the other side of the cañon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

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

From this reading He could faintly distinguish the bluff on the other side of the cañon.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could faintly distinguish the bluff on the other side of the cañon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

mark as different

From this reading He could faintly distinguish the bluff on the other side of the cañon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

(of sounds) repeating by reflection

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading He could faintly distinguish the bluff on the other side of the cañon.

plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

From this reading The mountains were all abolished, but their ghostly voices lived.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

of brown tinged with grey

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

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

From this reading He could faintly distinguish the bluff on the other side of the cañon.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

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

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

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

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

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

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The mountains were all abolished, but their ghostly voices lived.

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

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The mountains were all abolished, but their ghostly voices lived.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

reduced to nothingness

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He could faintly distinguish the bluff on the other side of the cañon.

on one occasion

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He could faintly distinguish the bluff on the other side of the cañon.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

make a low noise

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He could faintly distinguish the bluff on the other side of the cañon.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

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

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

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

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

confined on all sides

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

express in words

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

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

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The mountains were all abolished, but their ghostly voices lived.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

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

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The mountains were all abolished, but their ghostly voices lived.

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

From this reading It was like a pale, flat, and barely perceptible stain on grayish-brown paper.

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

From this reading The mountains were all abolished, but their ghostly voices lived.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.

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

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

which person or people

From this reading Paul Armstrong--the real Paul Armstrong who dreamed these dreams of memory--sat day by day in his mountain solitude surrounded by the smoke-fog which obliterated all but the nearer objects from his view.

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

From this reading Here and there the slumbering heat upon their flanks would provoke a snow-slide, and the long-drawn roar and rumble of it would go rolling and echoing apparently in a dozen regions all at once, so that it would be impossible to tell from what direction the original sound proceeded.