used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
air-craft
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From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
camp-fire
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From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
one or the other of two
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading THE FLOWER OF FLAME.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE FLOWER OF FLAME.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
the act of departing
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
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 Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLOWER OF FLAME.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
perfunctoryadjectiveUS /pərˈfʌŋktəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
PlateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
established beyond doubt
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
StubbsnounUS /stʌbz/
English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLOWER OF FLAME.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
communicated in words
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
at the time that
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By that time the storm, into which the _Golden Eagle_ had soared on what proved a fatal voyage, was upon them.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Ben Stubbs and Billy had stood straining their eyes after the _Golden Eagle_, when the air-craft flew from Plateau Camp, for as long as they could detect against the dark sky, the darker shadow of its outline; then they turned to the camp-fire and Ben Stubbs, whistling loudly, almost defiantly, set about the task of getting supper.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It came with the same sharp puff of wind and far-off flash of lightning that had first alarmed the boys.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Both occupants of the camp felt singularly disinclined for talk and it was not until after supper was finished and Ben’s pipe fairly going, that either uttered more than a few perfunctory words.
