aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
animateverbUS /ˈænəmət/
heighten or intensify
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
BricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
highwaymen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
Kimball
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
SoutheastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
ungovernableadjectiveUS /ənˈɡʌvərnəbəl/
incapable of being controlled
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading He saw the desperadoes leap upon their horses, wheel about in short circles that brought the animals upright, then spring forward in pursuit.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading And looking beyond his pursuers toward the rude cabin where the highwaymen had so long held their rendezvous, he knew, because no animate forms appeared against the horizon, that the Kimball brothers lay where he had stretched them--one, senseless from the crashing blow on his head, the other, lifeless from the bullet in his breast.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He heard the shouting which, though far away, sounded the unmistakable accent of ungovernable fury.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
Willock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLIGHT Brick Willock, galloping toward the Southeast, frequently looked back.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In the glaring moonlight, he distinguished plainly the cloud of dust and sand raised by the horses, which the wind lifted in white shapes against the deep blue of the sky.
