Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

anew

From this reading "The Red Gods make their medicine again."

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

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

a carefully considered thought about something

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

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From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

divisible by two

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

plural of “god” — 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 "The Red Gods make their medicine again."

in a gradual manner

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

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

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

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

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

engage in

From this reading "The Red Gods make their medicine again."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

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 Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading "The Red Gods make their medicine again."

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

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From this reading Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

an authoritative declaration

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

the process of showing signs of life

From this reading Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "The Red Gods make their medicine again."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

the season of growth

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

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

From this reading "The Red Gods make their medicine again."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "The Red Gods make their medicine again."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Of these many quickening potencies of inspiration, the mere name of a place seems to strike deepest at the heart of romance.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

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

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

up to a particular time

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading He may catch it from some companion's chance remark, a glance at the map, a vague recollection of a dim past conversation, or it may flash on him from the mere pronouncement of a name.

exhausted

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

at the time that

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first faint thrill of discovery leaves him cool, but gradually, with the increasing enthusiasm of cogitation, the idea gains body, until finally it has grown to plan fit for discussion.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Some time in February, when the snow and sleet have shut out from the wearied mind even the memory of spring, the man of the woods generally receives his first inspiration.