Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

in the past

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

possessing life

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

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

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

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

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading A mule might have begun to read the riddle.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

one or the other of two

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

shining unsteadily

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Not to have guessed ‘It looks incredible.

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

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Not to have seen!

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading Not to have guessed ‘It looks incredible.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Not to have guessed ‘It looks incredible.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A mule might have begun to read the riddle.

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

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

abnormally large

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading A mule might have begun to read the riddle.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

not any; not one

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not to have seen!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading A mule might have begun to read the riddle.

pierce with many holes

From this reading A mule might have begun to read the riddle.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Not to have seen!

a gesture involving the shoulders

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

a heavy rain

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

not noticed

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

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

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here, in the wakeful night, high up in the monstrous hills, with this everlasting torrent raging in his ears, and the camp-fire out of doors there flaring, flickering, glowing, dying down--here in the fog of the forest fires and the solitude of the mountains, it is so easy to see things as they truly were.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.

a late time of life

From this reading A shrug, a smile, a word, a silence, the lift of an eyebrow--things which had no apparent meaning a dozen years ago, which were either unnoticed or forgotten in an instant--are alive with monitions now.