356
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From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hear no frogs these nights,—bullfrogs or others,—as in the spring.
bullfrogsnounUS /ˈbʊlfrɔːɡz/
plural of “bullfrog” — largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice
From this reading I hear no frogs these nights,—bullfrogs or others,—as in the spring.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
Esquimaux
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From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
frogsnounUS /frɑːɡz/
plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading I hear no frogs these nights,—bullfrogs or others,—as in the spring.
frontingverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading It is only when you stand fronting the sun or moon that you see their light reflected in the water.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I hear no frogs these nights,—bullfrogs or others,—as in the spring.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The path of water-bugs in the moon’s rays is like ripples of light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only when you stand fronting the sun or moon that you see their light reflected in the water.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The path of water-bugs in the moon’s rays is like ripples of light.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The path of water-bugs in the moon’s rays is like ripples of light.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It is only when you stand fronting the sun or moon that you see their light reflected in the water.
moon'snounUS /muːnz/
possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The path of water-bugs in the moon’s rays is like ripples of light.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading I hear no frogs these nights,—bullfrogs or others,—as in the spring.
not any; not one
From this reading I hear no frogs these nights,—bullfrogs or others,—as in the spring.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not the season of sound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only when you stand fronting the sun or moon that you see their light reflected in the water.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is only when you stand fronting the sun or moon that you see their light reflected in the water.
others
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From this reading I hear no frogs these nights,—bullfrogs or others,—as in the spring.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
a course of conduct
From this reading The path of water-bugs in the moon’s rays is like ripples of light.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The path of water-bugs in the moon’s rays is like ripples of light.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
ripplesnounUS /ˈrɪpəlz/
plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The path of water-bugs in the moon’s rays is like ripples of light.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It is not the season of sound.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It is not the season of sound.
the season of growth
From this reading I hear no frogs these nights,—bullfrogs or others,—as in the spring.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It is only when you stand fronting the sun or moon that you see their light reflected in the water.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
not in physical motion
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is only when you stand fronting the sun or moon that you see their light reflected in the water.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I hear no frogs these nights,—bullfrogs or others,—as in the spring.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading I see the northern lights over my shoulder, to remind me of the Esquimaux and that they are still my contemporaries on this globe, that they too are taking their walks on another part of the planet, in pursuit of seals, perchance.[356] The stars are dimly reflected in the water.
water-bugs
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From this reading The path of water-bugs in the moon’s rays is like ripples of light.
at the time that
From this reading It is only when you stand fronting the sun or moon that you see their light reflected in the water.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is only when you stand fronting the sun or moon that you see their light reflected in the water.
