used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
with anger
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
beatingsnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋz/
plural of “beating” — the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
cadencenounUS /ˈkeɪdəns/
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
castsnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
chopverbUS /tʃɑːp/
cut into pieces
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
FactornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
funerealadjective
suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
imposesverbUS /ɪmˈpoʊzəz/
third-person singular of “impose” — compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
Justin
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From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
lamentationnoun
a cry of sorrow and grief
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
Lamont
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From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
McAuliffe's
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From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
mid-day
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From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
SaskatchewannounUS /sæˈskætʃəwɔːn/
one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
that is looked for
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
spadenounUS /speɪd/
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the fort on the cliff summit, Justin had prepared food, and the two men had eaten, then sought sleep for a few hours.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nearer there were different disturbances of the atmosphere--McAuliffe's deep voice, swearing angrily at some natives, alternating with the funereal strokes of a spade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE The presence of death, which casts so powerful a shadow of sorrow, and imposes so profound a silence, brooded along the smiling shores of the Saskatchewan.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading About mid-day the Factor appeared outside, swinging the store key, while Lamont stirred himself and began to chop tobacco in the outer office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the pure air came distant sounds of lamentation for the dead, shrill voices rising and falling in monotonous cadence, with dull drum beatings.
