Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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following the length of something from one end toward the other

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

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feeling or showing anger

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at another time

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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exceptionally bad or displeasing

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come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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cause to be bored

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all the plant life in a particular region or period

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waves breaking on the shore

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emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

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think moodily or anxiously about something

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

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of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

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a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait

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utter a sudden loud cry

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absence of light or illumination

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absence of light or illumination

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the basic unit of money in Vietnam

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at any time

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characterized by intense emotion

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plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading Slowly it wanders, pauses, creeps,-- Anon it sparkles, flashes, and leaps; And ever as onward it gleaming goes A light on the Bong-tree stems it throws.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The wandering Dong through the forest goes!

following the third position; number four in a countable series

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a flash of light (especially reflected light)

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depressingly dark

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plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

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

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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

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a high place

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plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

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an old word meaning “to this place”

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

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of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

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lacking companions or companionship

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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

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horrible in fierceness or savagery

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(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere

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12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

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an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

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

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Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

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a message that seems to convey no meaning

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Slowly it wanders, pauses, creeps,-- Anon it sparkles, flashes, and leaps; And ever as onward it gleaming goes A light on the Bong-tree stems it throws.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along,-- "The Dong! the Dong!

above and across; more than

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plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along,-- "The Dong! the Dong!

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Slowly it wanders, pauses, creeps,-- Anon it sparkles, flashes, and leaps; And ever as onward it gleaming goes A light on the Bong-tree stems it throws.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

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plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

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plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

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have sovereign power

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make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

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abounding in rocks or stones

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third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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the land along the edge of a body of water

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

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resembling or reminiscent of silver

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being or characteristic of a single thing or person

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without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly it wanders, pauses, creeps,-- Anon it sparkles, flashes, and leaps; And ever as onward it gleaming goes A light on the Bong-tree stems it throws.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

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a momentary flash of light

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plural of “sparkle” — merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

From this reading Slowly it wanders, pauses, creeps,-- Anon it sparkles, flashes, and leaps; And ever as onward it gleaming goes A light on the Bong-tree stems it throws.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading Slowly it wanders, pauses, creeps,-- Anon it sparkles, flashes, and leaps; And ever as onward it gleaming goes A light on the Bong-tree stems it throws.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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

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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

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plural of “stray” — an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)

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usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along,-- "The Dong! the Dong!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along,-- "The Dong! the Dong!

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

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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

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in or at that place or location

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

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an old word meaning “to that place”

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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along,-- "The Dong! the Dong!

from one end or side of something to the other

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plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading Slowly it wanders, pauses, creeps,-- Anon it sparkles, flashes, and leaps; And ever as onward it gleaming goes A light on the Bong-tree stems it throws.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along,-- "The Dong! the Dong!

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

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a vivid mental image

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migratory

From this reading The wandering Dong through the forest goes!

third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Slowly it wanders, pauses, creeps,-- Anon it sparkles, flashes, and leaps; And ever as onward it gleaming goes A light on the Bong-tree stems it throws.

look attentively

From this reading And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along,-- "The Dong! the Dong!

used to ask for information about something

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at the time that

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which person or people

From this reading And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along,-- "The Dong! the Dong!

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading And those who watch at that midnight hour From Hall or Terrace or lofty Tower, Cry, as the wild light passes along,-- "The Dong! the Dong!

characteristic of or occurring in winter

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in the company of; together with

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