Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

later than; following

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

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

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

plural of “barren” — an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The fool had left the harbor that night, sometime before the onslaught of the blizzard, but after midnight to a certainty.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

cause to slow down or get stuck

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The fool had left the harbor that night, sometime before the onslaught of the blizzard, but after midnight to a certainty.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

the state of being certain

From this reading The fool had left the harbor that night, sometime before the onslaught of the blizzard, but after midnight to a certainty.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

a small inlet

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

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From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

with no protection or shield

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading The fool had left the harbor that night, sometime before the onslaught of the blizzard, but after midnight to a certainty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

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

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading The fool had left the harbor that night, sometime before the onslaught of the blizzard, but after midnight to a certainty.

major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

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

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

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

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

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

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

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From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

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

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

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From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

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 East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

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From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The fool had left the harbor that night, sometime before the onslaught of the blizzard, but after midnight to a certainty.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The fool had left the harbor that night, sometime before the onslaught of the blizzard, but after midnight to a certainty.

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From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

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

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

a sudden and severe onset of trouble

From this reading The fool had left the harbor that night, sometime before the onslaught of the blizzard, but after midnight to a certainty.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

plural of “piano” — a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

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From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading The fool had left the harbor that night, sometime before the onslaught of the blizzard, but after midnight to a certainty.

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

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

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

doomed to extinction

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

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

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

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

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Black Dennis Nolan felt as sure that Jack Quinn had perished in the storm as if he had seen him prone and stiff under the drifting snow.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

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 wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading FATHER MCQUEEN VISITS HIS FLOCK After the storm from the northwest had blown itself out, a spell of soft weather set in along the coast.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading East and southeast winds brought fog and mild rains, the ice rotted along the land-wash and the snow dwindled from the barrens and left dripping hummocks and patches of black bog exposed.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading The wreck in Nolan's Cove had gone to pieces during the blizzard, sunk its cargo of pianos, manufactured cotton and hardware in six fathoms of water and flung a liberal proportion of its spars and timbers ashore.