Chapter IX

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

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

(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 In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

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

From this reading In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

move towards

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

of something having the color of copper

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

a farm where dairy products are produced

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

the act of consuming food

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

divisible by two

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

-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 Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

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

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

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

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

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

From this reading In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

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

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

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

From this reading In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

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

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

existing or coming before

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

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

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

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

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

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

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading Even then the languid air that entered fell fainting almost on the threshold.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

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

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

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

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

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

From this reading The heat of many preceding days seemed accumulated in vast bales of clouds piled up from the horizon.

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

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading In Nicette’s little lodge, doors and windows stood all open.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It scintillated, livid and coppery, through its enormous envelopes, eating its way forth with menace of a flood of fire.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading Obviously the dairy was the nearest approach to a temperate zone, and thither Ned bent his steps, carrying his paint-box and canvas.