used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
(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 There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
almanacnounUS /ˈɑːlmənæk/
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
move towards
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
being one more than seven
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on, my--" "Jim."
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
immediately past
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
the act of departing
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
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 The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
Long's
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From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on, my--" "Jim."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
orbnounUS /ɔːrb/
the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
prowlverbUS /praʊl/
move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
only a very short time before
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
only a very short time before
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The long day is ended at last; the sun has set in a bank of dim clouds.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
VIGILANTS
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From this reading VIGILANTS.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The darkness is sufficient to cover my journey, and the hour is yet early--too early for birds of the night to begin to prowl, one might think; yet, as I approach Jim Long's cabin, I encounter a sentinel, dimly outlined but upright before me, barring the way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading There is no moon as yet, and that orb, which is due above the horizon in exactly eight minutes, by an authentic almanac, will scarcely appear at her best to-night, for the leaden clouds that swallowed up the sun have spread themselves across all the sky, leaving scarce a rent through which the moon may peep at the world.
