used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He marvelled at their kaleidoscopic nature.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
kaleidoscopicadjective
continually shifting or rapidly changing
From this reading He marvelled at their kaleidoscopic nature.
Kendrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
immediately past
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading He marvelled at their kaleidoscopic nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He marvelled at their kaleidoscopic nature.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
the middle of the day
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
and nothing more
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
PROCEEDINGSnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He marvelled at their kaleidoscopic nature.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kendrick expected to be back by daylight or at latest by noon next day.
tree-tops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
at the time that
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
in or at the place that
From this reading Before long the purple dusk came creeping in from the east where clouds were banking in the sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they paddled up stream against a strong current his thoughts were busy with the events of the past few weeks, particularly those of the last four days.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading FURTHER STRANGE PROCEEDINGS The sun was dropping behind the wooded hills and only the golden rim of it peeped above the tree-tops when they set out.
