Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

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

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

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

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

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

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

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From this reading Belle's paradise did not last long.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

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

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

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

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Belle's paradise did not last long.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

remove the dust from

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

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From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

divisible by two

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

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

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

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

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

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

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

immediately past

From this reading Belle's paradise did not last long.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

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 Belle's paradise did not last long.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

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

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

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

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

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

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Belle's paradise did not last long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

on one occasion

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Belle's paradise did not last long.

the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless)

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

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

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

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

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

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

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

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

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

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

From this reading All else, far and near, seemed fainting in a great thirst, longing for the crisis which was to bring them life.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In less than three weeks the hot winds came to shrivel the bursting buds and turn even the promise of blossom into a sign of death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Down in the sand stretches below the house the net-work of the river grew finer day by day, and the mudbanks left by shrinking streams assumed airs of perpetuity by clothing themselves with green herbs, as if the time of floods were not nigh to swallow them up once more.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The sunshine took a deeper yellow glow, the blue faded from the sky, an impalpable dust began to settle on all things.