Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

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

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

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From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

slightly wet

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

wet with dew

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading "Lew, there's a frosty nip in the water this mornin'," said Jonathan.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

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

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

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

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I reckon.

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

From this reading "Lew, there's a frosty nip in the water this mornin'," said Jonathan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

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

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

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

From this reading "Lew, there's a frosty nip in the water this mornin'," said Jonathan.

the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

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

From this reading "Lew, there's a frosty nip in the water this mornin'," said Jonathan.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading "Lew, there's a frosty nip in the water this mornin'," said Jonathan.

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

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

-ing form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I reckon.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Lew, there's a frosty nip in the water this mornin'," said Jonathan.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

the season of growth

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

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

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

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

From this reading "Lew, there's a frosty nip in the water this mornin'," said Jonathan.

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

From this reading "Lew, there's a frosty nip in the water this mornin'," said Jonathan.

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

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

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

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Lew, there's a frosty nip in the water this mornin'," said Jonathan.

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

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

at the time that

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

during the time that

From this reading Wetzel pulled from under the protecting ledge a bundle of bark and sticks he had put there to keep dry, and built a fire, while Jonathan fashioned a cup from a green fruit resembling a gourd, filling it at a spring near by.

a Caucasian

From this reading A dense white fog rose from the river, obscuring all objects, when the bordermen rolled out of their snug bed of leaves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The air was cool and bracing, faintly fragrant with dying foliage and the damp, dewy luxuriance of the ripened season.