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

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

later than; following

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

Having no one else present.

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

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

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

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

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

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

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

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

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

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

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading FACING DEATH ON THE STONE-SLIDE.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading FACING DEATH ON THE STONE-SLIDE.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

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

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

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

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

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

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

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

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

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 It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

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

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

immediately past

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

set afire or burning

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FACING DEATH ON THE STONE-SLIDE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

arrange in a container

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

plural of “packer” — a workman employed to pack things into containers

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

by chance

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

Identical; not different.

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

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

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

affording physical relief

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

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

From this reading FACING DEATH ON THE STONE-SLIDE.

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

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

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

From this reading FACING DEATH ON THE STONE-SLIDE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

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

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

create by training and teaching

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

except if; if not

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

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

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

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

From this reading It was the last day of Corbett's journey between the Harrison and the Frazer, and a boiling hot day at that.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

at the time that

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.

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

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

belonging to which person

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the exception of Corbett himself, and perhaps Cruickshank, whose back alone was visible as he led the train, the whole outfit had relapsed into that dull mechanical gait peculiar to packers and pack animals.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading To Chance it seemed that he was in a dream--a dream in which he went incessantly up and up or down, down day after day without pause or change.

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

From this reading To him it seemed that there was always the same gray stone-slide under foot, the same hot sun overheard, and the same gleaming blue lake far below; like the pack animals, he was content to plod along hour after hour, seeing nothing, thinking of nothing, unless it was of that blessed hour when the camp would be pitched and the tea made, and the soothing pipe be lighted.