Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

later than; following

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

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

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

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

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

make calm or still

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

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

From this reading She could see white pebbles and vegetation at a vast depth.

in a crude or unrefined manner

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading She could see white pebbles and vegetation at a vast depth.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

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

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

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

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

set up or found

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

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

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

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

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

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

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

clear and bright

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

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 “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

not able to be found

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

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

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

above and across; more than

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

owed as a debt

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading She could see white pebbles and vegetation at a vast depth.

of or relating to a phenomenon

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

with speed

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She could see white pebbles and vegetation at a vast depth.

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

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

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

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

the act of separating grain from chaff

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

deeply or completely

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

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

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

the rays of the sun

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

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

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

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

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

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

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

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

From this reading She could see white pebbles and vegetation at a vast depth.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading She could see white pebbles and vegetation at a vast depth.

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

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

at the time that

From this reading When she looked over the side to examine the crudely fashioned canoe, she was astonished by the limpid purity of the water.

in or to any place at all

From this reading “Wherever timber can lodge on the hillsides,” he told her, “fallen trunks lie in layers of fifteen or twenty feet.

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

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

a Caucasian

From this reading She could see white pebbles and vegetation at a vast depth.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It seemed to be impossible that a few hours should have worked such a change, but Suarez assured her that the streams which tumbled down the precipitous gorges of the hills ran clear quickly after rain, owing to the sifting of the surface drainage by the phenomenal tree-growth.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “MISSING AT LLOYD’S” Elsie had slept long and soundly: she found herself in a new world of sunshine and calm.