Chapter VII

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

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

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

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

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

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

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

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

darkened by smoke

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

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

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

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

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

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

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

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

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

(of sounds) repeating by reflection

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

the organ of sight

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

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

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

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

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

set up or found

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

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

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

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

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

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

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

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

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

a worthless lazy fellow

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

wildly disordered

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

come together

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

greatly increased as by multiplication

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

by chance

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

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

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

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

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

a state of social isolation

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

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

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

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

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

turned or stirred by plowing or harrowing or hoeing

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

very small

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

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

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

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

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Far out upon its surface a solitary loon swam slowly, a tiny ripple marking his wake, and from his throat came a peal of weird, maniacal laughter.

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

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading A lake of the wilderness, silent, bathed in a vast solitude, and with naught but the forest-clad hills reflected on its placid blue bosom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I had expected to see tilled fields, shingled houses, perhaps a distant village or at least a clearing, with blackened stumps, a tiny shack, or rude buildings marking the outposts of the settlements.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading Instead, I found myself upon the banks of a great lake, the wooded shores unbroken by clearing, field, or house as far as eye could reach.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Echoing from the hills, multiplied a thousandfold, from every direction the sounds poured forth, as though the woods were filled with demons, mocking my disappointment and my plight.