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touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

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

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

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

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

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

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

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

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The shores ceased to be cleared.

having or provided with a belt

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The shores ceased to be cleared.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The shores ceased to be cleared.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

brought together in one place

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

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

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

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

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

digested with difficulty

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

the act of departing

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

British actress (born in Canada) (1898-1989)

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

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From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

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

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

migratory

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

United States artist famous for painting with a drip technique; a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912-1956)

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

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

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

a town in central Alabama on the Alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register Black voters

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The shores ceased to be cleared.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

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

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

tree of low-lying coastal areas of southeastern United States having glossy leaves and racemes of fragrant white flowers

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.

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

From this reading The shores ceased to be cleared.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

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

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

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

From this reading Lockwood ate an intensely indigestible supper in the saloon in the company of the dozen or so passengers, mostly silent, malarial-looking up-river farmers.

past form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure

From this reading Dusk fell as it wallowed noisily and slowly up against the current of the Alabama River, under the great bridge, past Hurricane and the lumber mills.

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

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading By FRANK LILLIE POLLOCK Author of “The Glacier Gate” The boat was late in leaving the Mobile wharf.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Swamps and forests gathered on each shore, dense jungles of cypress and gum and titi, that belted almost the whole course of the river from Mobile to Selma.