Chapter IV

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

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

lighted up by or as by fire or flame

From this reading * * * * * The river seemed afire now with floating chariots of flame.

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

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

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

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

of a light grey

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

with one leg on each side

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

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

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

a small and delicately worked piece

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading * * * * * The river seemed afire now with floating chariots of flame.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

a very intense and uncontrolled fire

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

one or the other of two

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading * * * * * The river seemed afire now with floating chariots of flame.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Slowly, majestically, upward into this fiery sea rode the fleet.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading * * * * * The river seemed afire now with floating chariots of flame.

made afraid

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

a musical composition that evokes rural life

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

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

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

in a majestic manner

From this reading Slowly, majestically, upward into this fiery sea rode the fleet.

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 Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

the force of workers available

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading * * * * * The river seemed afire now with floating chariots of flame.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

above and across; more than

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

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

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

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

From this reading * * * * * The river seemed afire now with floating chariots of flame.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Slowly, majestically, upward into this fiery sea rode the fleet.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Slowly, majestically, upward into this fiery sea rode the fleet.

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

From this reading * * * * * The river seemed afire now with floating chariots of flame.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

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

From this reading Slowly, majestically, upward into this fiery sea rode the fleet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

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

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Slowly, majestically, upward into this fiery sea rode the fleet.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

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

From this reading So, through the red of the fiery sky, up into the blue, passed the pure spirit of little Saint Idyl.

directed up

From this reading Slowly, majestically, upward into this fiery sea rode the fleet.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At Bijou a line of men--not the Riffraffs--sat astride the cannon, over the mouths of which they hung their hats or coats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading * * * * * The river seemed afire now with floating chariots of flame.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Although many of the negroes had run frightened into the woods, the conflagration revealed an almost unbroken line on either side of the river, watching the spectacular pageant with awe-stricken, ashy faces.