used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
with anger
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
blood-redadjective
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 A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
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 A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
despoticadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/
belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
ETC
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
yet to be or coming
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
heartsickadjective
full of sorrow
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
infernonounUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
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 The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
MINER'SnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
NEVERMOREadverbUS /ˈnevərmɔːr/
at no time hereafter
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
pine-ridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
portentnounUS /ˈpɔːrtent/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
rainfallnounUS /ˈreɪnfɔːl/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
rainlessadjective
lacking rain
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
precisely, exactly
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
ROBBERYnounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
in the direction of
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading AUTHOR OF 'ROBBERY UNDER ARMS,' 'THE MINER'S RIGHT,' 'NEVERMORE,' ETC.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The scene, a limitless stretch of plain--its wearisome monotony feebly broken by belts of timber or an infrequent pine-ridge.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The time, the close of a lurid sultry February day, towards the end of a long, dry summer succeeding a rainless winter, in the arid region of West Logan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A fiery portent receding into the inferno of a vast conflagration, was the image chiefly presented to the dwellers in that pastoral desert, long heartsick with hope deferred.
but in spite of that
From this reading A blood-red sun sinking all too slowly, yet angrily, into a crimson ocean; suddenly disappearing, as if in despotic defiance of all future rainfall.
