Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

the act of waking

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

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

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this morning it was not so.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

a final climactic stage

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

divisible by two

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

coins made of gold

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

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

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But this morning it was not so.

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

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

making no sound

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But this morning it was not so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

get by special effort

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

the state of being asleep

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

the season of growth

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

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

From this reading But this morning it was not so.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

male cat

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

under normal conditions

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He shook himself, somewhat like a big, honest dog, and not awakening the others, walked to the edge of their island in the swamp, the firm land not being more than thirty feet across.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading It was Silent Tom who awoke first, to find the day advanced, the sun like a gigantic shield of red and gold in the western heavens, and the wind of spring blowing through the green foliage.

at the time that

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

which person or people

From this reading They slept, not like forest runners, who breathe danger every hour, both day and night, but like city dwellers, secure against any foe.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE GREAT CULMINATION It could almost be said of them, so sensitive were they to sound or even to a noiseless presence, that usually when sleeping they were yet awake, that, like the wild animals living in the same forest, warnings came to them on the wind itself, and that, though the senses were steeped in slumber, the sentinel mind was yet there.