Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

from one side of something to the other

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

later than; following

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

slightly open

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

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

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

plural of “ballot” — a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

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

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

set up or found

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

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

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

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

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

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

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

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

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading She had thought she knew joy before, joy that rapt her from life in a race reverie.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She had thought she knew joy before, joy that rapt her from life in a race reverie.

a room where books are kept

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

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 Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

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

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

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

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

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

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

a brief written record

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

with planning and intention

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

any competition

From this reading She had thought she knew joy before, joy that rapt her from life in a race reverie.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading She had thought she knew joy before, joy that rapt her from life in a race reverie.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading She had thought she knew joy before, joy that rapt her from life in a race reverie.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

man with strong sexual desires

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

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

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

not in physical motion

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

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

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

a special situation

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

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

From this reading She had thought she knew joy before, joy that rapt her from life in a race reverie.

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

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

a yellow quartz

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."

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

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

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

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Somehow, she lost interest in her reading and her driving, and spent the most of that first week after the funeral in the steamer chair on the Ranch House piazza.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Were the topaz gates of the sunset still ajar to a new infinite life; or did satyr faces haunt the shadows of the trail, satyr faces of the Greed that had plotted the bloody villainy of the Rim Rocks?

which person or people

From this reading BALLOTS FOR BULLETS It was Calamity, who had carried the trouble-making coat across from the Mission Library to the MacDonald Ranch House.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Eleanor had found it in the big living room that day after she had read the note saying he was setting out "on the Long Trail, the trail this Nation will have to follow before Democracy arrives; the trail of the Man behind the Thing."