used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
alkalineadjectiveUS /ˈælkəlaɪn/
relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Lillooet at last!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
cavilnoun
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
COLOURSnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading THEIR FIRST "COLOURS."
cravingsnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “craving” — an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
remove the dust from
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THEIR FIRST "COLOURS."
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
and nothing more
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
immediately past
From this reading "Lillooet at last!"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
Lillooet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Lillooet at last!"
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
longingsnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
and nothing more
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
overlooksnounUS /ˈoʊvərlʊks/
plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
Steve's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
stone-slides
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THEIR FIRST "COLOURS."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There beneath him, only a short mile away, lay most of the things which he longed for: rest after labour, good food, and pleasant drinks.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Steve Chance was the speaker, and as his eyes rested upon the Frazer, just visible from the first bluff which overlooks the Lillooet, his spirits rose so that he almost shouted aloud for joy.
which person or people
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Steve's cravings may not have been the cravings of an ideal artist's nature, but let those who would cavil at them tramp for a week over stone-slides and through alkaline dust, and then decide if these are not the natural longings of an ordinary man.
