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 He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

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

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading Yet something always eluded him.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

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From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

set up or found

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

depressingly dark

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

abounding in grass

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

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

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

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

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

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From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

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

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

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

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

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

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

for more time

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

for the most time

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

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

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

not any; not one

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

superlative of “odd” — not divisible by two

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

above and across; more than

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Yet something always eluded him.

that is looked for

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

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

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Rambling along the shady trails he looked for that contentment which had always been his, but found it not.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

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

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He wandered through the forest like a man lost, searching for, he knew not what.

in or at the place that

From this reading He plunged into the depths of deep, gloomy ravines; into the fastnesses of heavy-timbered hollows where the trees hid the light of day; he sought the open, grassy hillsides, and roamed far over meadow and plain.

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

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet something always eluded him.

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From this reading The longest day in Jonathan Zane's life, the oddest, the most terrible and complex with unintelligible emotions, was that one in which he learned that the wilderness no longer sufficed for him.