Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

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

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

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

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery; Italy

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

stopped up; clogged up

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

the act of playing drums

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

without fear

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

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

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

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

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here we pitched our two tents.

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

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

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

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

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From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

and nothing more

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

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

From this reading Here we pitched our two tents.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

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

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

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

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

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From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

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

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

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From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

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

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

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From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Here we pitched our two tents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

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

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading The afternoon sun slanted through the pines; the lake glittered; acres of golden brake perfumed the forest silence, broken only at rare intervals by the distant thunder of a partridge drumming.

very small

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

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

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

slow and apathetic

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

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From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

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

From this reading Here we pitched our two tents.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

not known

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

(of weapons) not charged with ammunition

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

up to a particular time

From this reading Professor Smawl ate heavily and retired to her tent to lie torpid until evening.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.

precisely as stated

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

in or at the place that

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Late that afternoon we halted beside a tiny lake, deep in the unknown wilderness, where purple and scarlet bergamot choked the shores and the spruce-partridge strutted fearlessly under our very feet.

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

From this reading William drove the unloaded mules into an intervale full of sun-cured, fragrant grasses; I sat down beside Professor Van Twiller.