used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
bird's-nest
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From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
enlivenverbUS /enˈlaɪvən/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
enlivensverbUS /enˈlaɪvənz/
third-person singular of “enliven” — heighten or intensify
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
the organ of sight
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Search of the Totem-Pole.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
inextricableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnekstrɪkʌbəl/
not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
inletsnounUS /ˈɪnlets/
plural of “inlet” — an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
immediately past
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Search of the Totem-Pole.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
only a very short time before
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
sea-washed
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From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In Search of the Totem-Pole.
not often
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Search of the Totem-Pole.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For leagues the sea-washed roots of the forest present a fairly impassable barrier to the foot of man.
Totem-Pole
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From this reading In Search of the Totem-Pole.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is only at infrequent intervals that a human habitation is visible, and still more seldom does the eye discover a solitary canoe making its way among the inextricable confusion of inlets.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Hour after hour and day after day we are coasting along shores that become monotonous in their beauty.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Sometimes a small cluster of Indian lodges enlivens the scene; and this can scarcely be said to enliven it, for most Indian lodges are as forlorn as a last year's bird's-nest.
