Chapter IX

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

From this reading A NEW CHARACTER.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

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

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

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

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

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

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading A NEW CHARACTER.

free from clouds

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

remove the dust from

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

act or move at high speed

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

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

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

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

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

wetness caused by water

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

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

From this reading A NEW CHARACTER.

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

owed as a debt

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

third-person singular of “refresh” — refresh one's memory

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

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

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

try to get or reach

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

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

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

ground snakes

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

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

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

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

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

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

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.

in the direction of

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The birds suddenly cease their songs, and languidly hide themselves beneath the thick foliage of the trees, which bow their proud crests towards the ground.

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

From this reading At such times the country assumes a really desolate aspect beneath the cloudless sky, which seems an immense plate of red-hot iron.

a Caucasian

From this reading Men and domestic animals hasten to seek shelter in the houses, raising in their hurried progress a white, impalpable, and calcined dust, which enters mouth and nostrils.

belonging to which person

From this reading Although, owing to its position on the shores of the Pacific, Sonora enjoys the blessings of the sea breeze, whose moisture at intervals refreshes the heated atmosphere; still, for three hours in the afternoon, the earth incessantly heated by the torrid sunbeams produces a crushing heat.