Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

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

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

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

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

(of skin) deeply suntanned

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

take exception to

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

rid of obstructions

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

plural of “cobweb” — a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

the first light of day

From this reading And over all lay the rich-toned shadows of early dawn.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

the organ of sight

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'Twas a kingdom waiting for its king.

plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

coins made of gold

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

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

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading 'Twas a kingdom waiting for its king.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading 'Twas a kingdom waiting for its king.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading 'Twas a kingdom waiting for its king.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And over all lay the rich-toned shadows of early dawn.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

come together

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

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

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

above and across; more than

From this reading And over all lay the rich-toned shadows of early dawn.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

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From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

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

From this reading And over all lay the rich-toned shadows of early dawn.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading And over all lay the rich-toned shadows of early dawn.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

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

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

in a swift manner

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

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

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

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

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

having come into contact

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

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

From this reading 'Twas a kingdom waiting for its king.

not claimed or called for by an owner or assignee

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

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

From this reading 'Twas a kingdom waiting for its king.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

engaged in war

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

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

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

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

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

in or at the place that

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Browned by the early frosts, with a glint of hoar rime on the cobwebs among the grasses, north, south, and west, as far as eye could see, were boundless reaches of hill and valley.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The broad river raced not to meet the sea more swiftly than our pulses leaped at sight of that unclaimed world.

but in spite of that

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.

plural of “zone” — a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading M. DE RADISSON COMES TO HIS OWN The sea was touched to silver by the rising sun--not the warm, red sun of southern climes, nor yet the gold light of the temperate zones, but the cold, clear steel of that great cold land where all the warring elements challenge man to combat.