Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

matters of personal concern

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

anew

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

(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 During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

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

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

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

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

shining intensely

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

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

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

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

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

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

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

yet to be or coming

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading How're you getting on?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

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

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

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

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

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From this reading How're you getting on?"

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

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

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

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How're you getting on?"

and nothing more

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

cut with a saw

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

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

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

not in physical motion

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

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

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

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

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading During the few terrible minutes of the storm, and for an hour afterwards, till sleep finally claimed them again, excitement drove all thoughts of the future clean away.

up to a particular time

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

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

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

create by training and teaching

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

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

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

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

From this reading Camels It was not till next morning that the boys saw that the tornado had completely upset their plans.

at the time that

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

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

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The reality of things was suddenly brought home to them when Peter came into the room with a cheery, "Good morning!

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading But when they awoke late next morning, and looked out at the sky, which was blue and without a cloud, and across the sandy street at the collection of iron station buildings and the train by which they had arrived and which still stood waiting, and saw, beyond and around everything, the tremendous stretches of yellow sand already blazing in the heat, the affairs of the night seemed only a dream.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading How're you getting on?"