used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On a beautiful clearness his words dropped down through the spicy dry air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
AvalanchenounUS /ˈævəlæntʃ/
a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On a beautiful clearness his words dropped down through the spicy dry air.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It became evident that Dad thought the breathing space sufficiently had been prolonged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It became evident that Dad thought the breathing space sufficiently had been prolonged.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading It became evident that Dad thought the breathing space sufficiently had been prolonged.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
cello-shaped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading On a beautiful clearness his words dropped down through the spicy dry air.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
crackledverbUS /ˈkrækəld/
past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On a beautiful clearness his words dropped down through the spicy dry air.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading On a beautiful clearness his words dropped down through the spicy dry air.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading On a beautiful clearness his words dropped down through the spicy dry air.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It became evident that Dad thought the breathing space sufficiently had been prolonged.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
firecrackersnounUS /ˈfaɪərkrækərz/
plural of “firecracker” — firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It became evident that Dad thought the breathing space sufficiently had been prolonged.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
outspreadadjective
fully extended in width
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It became evident that Dad thought the breathing space sufficiently had been prolonged.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
sextetnounUS /ˌsekˈstet/
a musical composition written for six performers
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It became evident that Dad thought the breathing space sufficiently had been prolonged.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading On a beautiful clearness his words dropped down through the spicy dry air.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
a lightweight cord
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It became evident that Dad thought the breathing space sufficiently had been prolonged.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It became evident that Dad thought the breathing space sufficiently had been prolonged.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On a beautiful clearness his words dropped down through the spicy dry air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
two times
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
wagon-train
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
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 A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
Wheelis
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From this reading A Story of a Fish out of Water From up on the first level of the first shelf of the wagon road above Avalanche Creek came the voice of Dad Wheelis, the wagon-train boss, addressing his front span.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
whip-lash
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mules had halted at the head of the steep grade to twist about in the traces and, with six ’cello-shaped heads stretched over the rim and twice that many somber eyes fixed on the abyss swimming in a green haze beneath them, to contemplate its outspread glories while they got their wind back.
the words that are spoken
From this reading On a beautiful clearness his words dropped down through the spicy dry air.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Git up!” he bade the sextet with an affectionate violence, and you could hear his whip-lash where it crackled like a string of firecrackers above the drooping ears of the lead team.
