used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
afterglownounUS /ˈæftərɡloʊ/
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Trees in the silhouetted woods rose weird against the sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
bogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
traveling across
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
down-stream
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From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The hills, mist-haunted, were exotic in those late evening hours.
exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
From this reading The hills, mist-haunted, were exotic in those late evening hours.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
fern-clogged
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From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hills, mist-haunted, were exotic in those late evening hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The hills, mist-haunted, were exotic in those late evening hours.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
mist-haunted
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From this reading The hills, mist-haunted, were exotic in those late evening hours.
used to form the superlative
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
Nathan
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From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
Pete
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From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
ProcessverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Trees in the silhouetted woods rose weird against the sky.
rottingnounUS /ˈrɑːtɪŋ/
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
scownounUS /skaʊ/
any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
second-growth
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From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
silhouettedverbUS /ˌsɪləˈwetɪd/
past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
From this reading Trees in the silhouetted woods rose weird against the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Trees in the silhouetted woods rose weird against the sky.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Trees in the silhouetted woods rose weird against the sky.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOD AND THINGS I A favorite retreat for most of the Paris boys in those days was the region known as “down the river.”
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 From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Trees in the silhouetted woods rose weird against the sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hills, mist-haunted, were exotic in those late evening hours.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Trees in the silhouetted woods rose weird against the sky.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Often Nathan and I borrowed Pete Collins’ old red scow, let the current carry us dreamily down-stream in the afterglow, to work our way slowly homeward under the stars.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading From the Process Works dam to the mill pond at Hastings Crossing flowed a wide, smooth body of water between indolent, pastoral hills and fern-clogged, wooded shores musty with swamp bog or rotting second-growth.
