used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
body-coat
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From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
the lower side of anything
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
Chakra
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From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
CharonnounUS /ˈkerən/
(Greek mythology) the ferryman who brought the souls of the dead across the river Styx or the river Acheron to Hades
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
not accessible to view
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
ferrymannounUS /ˈferimən/
a man who operates a ferry
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
immediately past
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
held or filled or in use
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
on one occasion
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
scaledadjectiveUS /skeɪld/
having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
skull-cap
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From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
having a supporting base
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
tarnishedverbUS /ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
top-boots
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From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
in the direction of
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
someone who visits
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
in or at the place that
From this reading A third call proceeded from that point where the tree stairway scaled the precipice--indicating to Chakra that his visitor was there awaiting him.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Chakra was thus occupied, a man could be seen descending the cliff, through the tangle of climbing plants, who, on the arrival of the canoe at the bottom, was standing, half concealed among the bushes, ready to step into it.
a Caucasian
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
which person or people
From this reading This last exclamation referred to a repetition of the signal heard further down: as if he who was sounding it was advancing along the cliff, towards the gorge at the lower end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The moon shone upon a blue body-coat, with bright buttons; upon a brown beaver hat and white skull-cap; upon tarnished top-boots, green goggles, and an enormous umbrella.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without further delay, the ferryman--grim as Charon himself--returned to his canoe; and once more paddled it across the lagoon.
