Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

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

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

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

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

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

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

from appearances alone

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

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

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

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

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

a feeling of being intimate and belonging together

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

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

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

brought together in one place

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

shining intensely

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

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

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

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

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

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

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

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

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

be the source of pain

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

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

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

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

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

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From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

and nothing more

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

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

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

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

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

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

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

the force of workers available

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

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

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

and nothing more

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

above and across; more than

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

overcome by superior force

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

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

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

with restored energy

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

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

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

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

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

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

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

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

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

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

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

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

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

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

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

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

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

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

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

a pedestrian who walks from place to place

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

(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 From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

in or at the place that

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

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

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading From their thin hands and cheeks, bronzed as they are, one may well believe that want of food has helped to reduce them to their sorry plight, whilst, as a climax to their sufferings, one of them has been lamed by a snake bite, to which the other is applying some large leaves just gathered near at hand.

which person or people

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The month of July was drawing to an end, and the hot sun was glaring down on the parched earth with an almost tropical heat.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "'Tis hard upon us that it should come to this, just as we had got within a few miles of our journey's end," said the man who was hurt.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Even in the dark recesses of the woods, where only here and there a ray could penetrate the thick foliage, there was a sultry closeness that seemed to overpower the wayfarer, instead of his being refreshed by a grateful shade.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading Look at those two men yonder, one stretched at full length at the foot of a pine-tree, the other kneeling by his side, and bending over him, both apparently exhausted with fatigue.