used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
a line of approach
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
the act of burning something
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
Carsluith
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From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
don't
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From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
apart from; not including
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
footsoreadjective
having sore or tired feet
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
to a considerable degree
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
lizardsnounUS /ˈlɪzərdz/
plural of “lizard” — relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
a particular point in time
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
muskyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌski/
resembling the smell of musk
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — 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 sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
spiritlessadjective
lacking ardor or vigor or energy
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
splendors
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From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Nothing except a few lizards stirred in the first sandy avenue, and the oppressive stillness remained unbroken by the voice of man or beast.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
at the time that
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "The whole land seems dead," Dane said slowly, leaning heavily on his rifle as he spoke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WEALTH IN SIGHT A stockade ran round the village, and rows of thatched roofs loomed above the frowning wall of timber, but instead of the usual clamor, there was dead silence as, with some semblance of order, the footsore and spiritless carriers limped in through the open gate.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The sun hung low above the parched grass in the west, and crimson splendors blazed behind the huts; but a strange musky odor replaced the pungent fragrance of burning wood which at that hour hangs over each African village.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There are times when one could almost fancy, Carsluith, that you and I were ghosts--indeed, at the present moment you don't look unlike one; but what is the meaning of this latest riddle?
