Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

later than; following

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

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

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

giving spirit and vivacity

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

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

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

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

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

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

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

not accessible to view

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

plural of “cottonwood” — any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

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

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

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

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

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

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

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

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

immediately past

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

the force of workers available

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

of an obscure nature

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

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From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

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

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

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

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

with speed

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

required or under orders

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

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

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.

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

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

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

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

in the direction of

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

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

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

not provided with curtains

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

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

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

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

From this reading In the darkness they stumbled over outcroppings of rock, and after a fall or two, were compelled to move forward with extreme caution.

in or at the place that

From this reading At last they arrived where they could perceive dimly something of the nature of this unexpected desert oasis.

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

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The light was considerably farther away than they had at first supposed, and as they advanced steadily toward it, the nature of the ground rapidly changed, becoming irregular, and littered with low growing shrubs.

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

From this reading The light shone forth, piercing the night, through the uncurtained window of a log cabin, which would otherwise have been completely concealed from view by a group of low growing cottonwoods.

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 the mysterious yellow glow continually beckoned, and with new hope animating the hearts of both men, they staggered on, nerving themselves to the effort, and following closely along the bank of the stream.