Chapter V · Galloping Burros

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

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

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From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

later than; following

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

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

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

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

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

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

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

the act of waking

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

exceedingly; extremely

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

an established custom

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

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

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

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

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

not subject to the control of the will

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

having a sharply uneven surface or outline

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

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

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

above and across; more than

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

become active

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

try to get or reach

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

in the near future

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

at once

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

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

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

the act of swimming

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

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

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

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

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading “Lie down on the tent, Bill,” Abington advised him, after his third startled awakening.

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

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

fully awake

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Across the valley the moon peered over a jagged pinnacle, looking as if broken teeth had bitten deep into its lower rim.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

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

From this reading That effect was soon brushed away as the pale disk swung higher, and the blood-red sandstone peaks stood fantastically revealed in the swimming radiance.

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

From this reading The valley straightway became enchanted ground wherein fairy folk might dance on the smooth sand strips or play laughing games of hide and seek among the strange pillars and jutting crags.

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

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

which person or people

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

belonging to which person

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Beside the dying fire Bill Jonathan dozed, head bent with now and then an involuntary drop forward, whereupon he would rouse and glance sharply to left and right--the habit of a man who knows himself hunted, a man whose safety lies in unsleeping vigilance.