aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
(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 For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
make calm or still
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
LEGACYnounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
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 For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
come together
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
and nothing more
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
STRANGE'S
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From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
in a swift manner
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For all that, the current ran fast and the long rows of pines rolled swiftly back to meet the canoes as they floated down.
Thirlwell
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From this reading The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
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 The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
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 The river had shrunk, for the driftwood on the bank stood high above the water level, and Thirlwell had only known it sink so low during the summer when Strange was drowned.
at the time that
From this reading STRANGE'S LEGACY It was afternoon when the canoes slid out from the forest on to the broad expanse of the Shadow River.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The trees had lost their rigid outline and melted gently into the blue distance, while the savage landscape was softened by the play of tender light and shadow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day was calm and hot, although the sky was covered with soft gray clouds, that subdued the light.
