Chapter I

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From this reading In the pallid light, a-swim with vapor, objects loomed gigantic and grotesque.

in addition

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The house which stood among the mists was of squared timbers, mortised and fitted.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was light, but not yet day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was light, but not yet day.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

moving toward the east

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was unpainted, and the interstices were neatly filled with plaster.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The house which stood among the mists was of squared timbers, mortised and fitted.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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

From this reading In the pallid light, a-swim with vapor, objects loomed gigantic and grotesque.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading In the pallid light, a-swim with vapor, objects loomed gigantic and grotesque.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house which stood among the mists was of squared timbers, mortised and fitted.

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

From this reading In the pallid light, a-swim with vapor, objects loomed gigantic and grotesque.

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From this reading It was unpainted, and the interstices were neatly filled with plaster.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was light, but not yet day.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was light, but not yet day.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading In the pallid light, a-swim with vapor, objects loomed gigantic and grotesque.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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From this reading The house which stood among the mists was of squared timbers, mortised and fitted.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

with neatness

From this reading It was unpainted, and the interstices were neatly filled with plaster.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was light, but not yet day.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In the pallid light, a-swim with vapor, objects loomed gigantic and grotesque.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading In the pallid light, a-swim with vapor, objects loomed gigantic and grotesque.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading It was unpainted, and the interstices were neatly filled with plaster.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

having been made square

From this reading The house which stood among the mists was of squared timbers, mortised and fitted.

not in physical motion

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The house which stood among the mists was of squared timbers, mortised and fitted.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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

From this reading The house which stood among the mists was of squared timbers, mortised and fitted.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

not having makeup on

From this reading It was unpainted, and the interstices were neatly filled with plaster.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading In the pallid light, a-swim with vapor, objects loomed gigantic and grotesque.

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

From this reading It was light, but not yet day.

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

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

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

From this reading The house which stood among the mists was of squared timbers, mortised and fitted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The shadows of the night seemed to linger, to retreat with reluctance; and as they were beaten back by the sun, still far below the eastern curve of the earth and further blockaded by giant mountain ranges also to the eastward, the clinging, gray morning mists of early Fall came to replace them.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was light, but not yet day.