Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

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

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Nell repeated: "Somehow--it is so horrible!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

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

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

-ing form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

plural of “fissure” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

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

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

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

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

provoking horror

From this reading But Nell repeated: "Somehow--it is so horrible!"

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading But Nell repeated: "Somehow--it is so horrible!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Nell repeated: "Somehow--it is so horrible!"

bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

hear with intention

From this reading "Listen, Nell," Stas spoke out.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading But Nell repeated: "Somehow--it is so horrible!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Listen, Nell," Stas spoke out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

recurring again and again

From this reading But Nell repeated: "Somehow--it is so horrible!"

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

an act of forcible exhalation

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But Nell repeated: "Somehow--it is so horrible!"

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading But Nell repeated: "Somehow--it is so horrible!"

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "Listen, Nell," Stas spoke out.

use a knife on

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

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

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

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

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

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

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading "I had to do that--Gebhr threatened that he would stab us both if the lion would not be content with Kali and should continue to pursue them.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Stas wrapped her carefully in plaids and for some time they sat in silence, supporting each other and illuminated by a rosy luster which crept over the rocks and sparkled on the mica plates with which the stony fissures were bespangled.

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

From this reading Beyond the zareba could be heard the snorting of horses and the crunching of grass in their teeth.