Chapter VII

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

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

later than; following

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

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

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

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

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

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

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

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

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

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

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

in a compact manner or state

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

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

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

ludicrously odd

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

firmly closed or secured

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

having lost your job

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

at or to or toward the front

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

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

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

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

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

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

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

and nothing more

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

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

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

immediately past

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

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 kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

-ing form of “low” — make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

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

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

and nothing more

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

above and across; more than

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

full of fun and high spirits

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

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

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

not in physical motion

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

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

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

closely encircling

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

carry out

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

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

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

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

From this reading “After supper,” says Mr. MacGahan, “I stepped outside the tent to take a look on the surrounding scene, and enjoy the cool air of the evening.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

a person who changes location

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

latticework used to support climbing plants

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

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

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

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

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The new moon was just setting; lights were gleaming in every direction over the plain, showing that ours was not the only aul in the vicinity.

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

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

during the time that

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle could be heard, mingled with the playful bark of dogs and the laughing voices of children, which came to us on the still evening air like music.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The kibitka, according to our traveller, is made up of numerous thin strips of wood, six feet long, which are fastened loosely together like a vine trellis, and can be opened out or folded up compactly, as necessity requires.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In places the weeds and grass of last year had been fired to clear the ground for the new growth, and broad sheets of fire crawled slowly forward over the plain, while huge volumes of dense smoke, that caught the light of the flames below, rolled along the sky in grotesque fantastic shapes like clouds of fire.”