used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
for the reason that
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
the two together, not just one
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
make calm or still
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
dewdrops
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From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
forestedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrəstəd/
covered with forest
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
Ganawa
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From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
a state of high honor
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
LizardnounUS /ˈlɪzərd/
relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
PROVINGverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
song-sparrows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
spruces
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From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
the rays of the sun
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
TAWNYadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ganawa started early and steered a course which left a group of small rocky islands now known as Lizard Islands on their right.
in or at that place or location
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At a distance of some twelve miles from Montreal Island they came to another island about a mile and a half by two miles in size.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But on the following morning the great clear sea lay spread out calm in all its summer glory under a clear sky.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
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during the time that
From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
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From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
White-throats
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From this reading White-throats and song-sparrows were singing in the spruces on which the sunlight sparkled and was reflected from a myriad of dewdrops, while the forest on the high mainland toward the east bounded the clear glittering lake like a dark wall of mystery, and aroused in both white lads a strong desire to climb these dark, forested slopes and learn what there might be in the great inland behind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PROVING OF TAWNY Ganawa decided that they might as well camp another night on Montreal Island, because the lake was still somewhat rough with big long swells beating against the island from the northwest.
