Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “Ugh, look at them smash against the shore!”

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Here an unexpected sight met the eyes of the white boys.

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

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Here an unexpected sight met the eyes of the white boys.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

at any time

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Here an unexpected sight met the eyes of the white boys.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

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From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here an unexpected sight met the eyes of the white boys.

ten 10s

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

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

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Here an unexpected sight met the eyes of the white boys.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

above and across; more than

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

repeated heavy blows

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Here an unexpected sight met the eyes of the white boys.

hit hard

From this reading “Ugh, look at them smash against the shore!”

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

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

situated in or oriented toward the southeast

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

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

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

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

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Ugh, look at them smash against the shore!”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

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

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

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

From this reading “Ugh, look at them smash against the shore!”

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Here an unexpected sight met the eyes of the white boys.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

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

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

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 The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

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

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

at the time that

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

in or at the place that

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The lake seemed to be quiet, but Ganawa suggested that they walk along a game trail to the southwest corner of the island, where they could have a look over the open water, which was not sheltered by being in the lee of the island.

a Caucasian

From this reading Here an unexpected sight met the eyes of the white boys.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Past the rocky point of the island was sweeping a wild sea; at least that was the impression produced in the minds of the white boys by the ceaselessly rolling, swishing, breaking, splashing and pounding waves that kept rolling on and on from the great open sea to the northwest and were ever crowding, crowding in upon the shore and the islands of the southeastern part of the lake over a stretch of open water of some two hundred miles.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading A WOLF When the campers awoke, the fog was beginning to lift and a gentle wind was blowing from the northwest.