Chapter XXII

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

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Austin longed for it ardently, for there was an almost unendurable tension in the atmosphere.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

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

From this reading Austin longed for it ardently, for there was an almost unendurable tension in the atmosphere.

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

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

from appearances alone

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

in an ardent manner

From this reading Austin longed for it ardently, for there was an almost unendurable tension in the atmosphere.

in a state of sleep

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

out of bed

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Austin longed for it ardently, for there was an almost unendurable tension in the atmosphere.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

next to; at the side of

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

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

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

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

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

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

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

a large number or amount

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

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

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

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

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

crowded or massed together

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

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

From this reading Austin longed for it ardently, for there was an almost unendurable tension in the atmosphere.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

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

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Austin longed for it ardently, for there was an almost unendurable tension in the atmosphere.

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

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

not any; not one

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

above and across; more than

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

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

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

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

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

killing by depriving of oxygen

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

waterproofed canvas

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading Austin longed for it ardently, for there was an almost unendurable tension in the atmosphere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

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

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

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

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

work hard

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

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

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Austin longed for it ardently, for there was an almost unendurable tension in the atmosphere.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

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

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

during the time that

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

which person or people

From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT'S PROPOSITION Deep stillness hung over the dingy mangroves, and there was not a breath of air astir, while Austin, who lay among the palm oil puncheons beside the creek, was oppressed by a sense of suffocation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading He had shaken off the fever, but he was worn and dazed by toil, for the strain was not without its effect upon him, and he had become subject to curious tricks of fancy.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading A few yards away two Spaniards lay, apparently asleep, huddled, shapeless heaps of ragged clothing, beneath a strip of tarpaulin raised on poles, and it was then, though there was no sun visible, a little past the hottest part of the afternoon.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading A yellow vapour that seemed suffused with heat had obscured the heavens for a week or more, and the swamps lay sweltering beneath it waiting for the rain.