from one side of something to the other
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
from appearances alone
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
chunksnounUS /tʃʌŋks/
plural of “chunk” — a compact mass
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
convolvulusnoun
any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
the first light of day
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
at any time
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
filmedadjectiveUS /fɪlmd/
recorded on film; made into a movie
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The safari resumed its march.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
lowlandsnounUS /ˈloʊlændz/
the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
machilla
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From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
march in a procession
From this reading The safari resumed its march.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
the force of workers available
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
become covered with mist
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
nibblingverbUS /ˈnɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “nibble” — bite off very small pieces
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
ParrnounUS /pɑːr/
Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548)
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
plateaux
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From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
porridgenounUS /ˈpɔːrədʒ/
soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
rainstormsnounUS /ˈreɪnstɔːrmz/
plural of “rainstorm” — a storm with rain
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
reapportionmentnounUS /ˌriːəˈpɔːrʃənmənt/
a new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results)
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The safari resumed its march.
rimsnounUS /rɪmz/
plural of “rim” — the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
safarinounUS /səˈfɑːri/
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
From this reading The safari resumed its march.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
not in physical motion
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
possessing sweep
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mountains remained apparently as far away as ever, now indistinct behind the heat mist of the lowlands, now disappearing beyond the rainstorms that swept across the plateaux like the robes of colossal gods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The machilla men, still nibbling at chunks of cold porridge, approached with the hammock swinging from their shoulders.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading In the dawn Parr hobbled down the line of yawning porters, checking the reapportionment of burdens.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Its course was northwest, through jungles of bamboo, round the rims of marshes, past forests filmed with the blue and yellow of convolvulus.
