used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On looking at Walt himself the singularity is at once understood.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
carcasenoun
the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
diagonallyadverbUS /daɪˈæɡənəli/
in a diagonal manner
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On looking at Walt himself the singularity is at once understood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
illumineverb
make lighter or brighter
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
and nothing more
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
the act of departing
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
staying power
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
lendsverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading On looking at Walt himself the singularity is at once understood.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
on one occasion
From this reading On looking at Walt himself the singularity is at once understood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
outwardsadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdz/
toward the outside
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
ox-yoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
shanksnounUS /ʃæŋks/
plural of “shank” — a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
singularitynounUS /ˈsɪŋɡjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being one of a kind
From this reading On looking at Walt himself the singularity is at once understood.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
tendingnounUS /ˈtendɪŋ/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
push forcefully
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
tinesnounUS /taɪnz/
plural of “tine” — prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
in the direction of
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
transverselyadverb
in a transverse manner
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading On looking at Walt himself the singularity is at once understood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
Walt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On looking at Walt himself the singularity is at once understood.
Walt's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is that of a giant, with something sticking out on each side of his head that resembles a pair of horns, or as if his neck was embraced by an ox-yoke, the tines tending diagonally outwards.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its rays illumine an object not seen before, which lends to Walt's shadow a shape weird and fantastic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is the morning after he parted with his disabled companion; and he is now making back towards the spot where he had left the latter, the sun's disc just appearing above the horizon, and shining straight upon his back.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The carcase of a deer lies transversely across his back, the legs of the animal being fastened together so as to form a sling, through which he has thrust his head, leaving the long slender shanks, like the ends of the letter X, projecting at each side and high above his shoulders.
