(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
any thing at all
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
Dream's
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From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
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 Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
idyllicadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
excellent and delightful in all respects
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
lensnounUS /lenz/
a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
for more time
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
not any; not one
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
and nothing more
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
perspective-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not able to shake Dream's belief in the creature that came out of the sea, but she seemed no longer to have any fear of that or of anything.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
at the time that
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But this we could only hazard on days when the wind blew strongly, lest the smoke of our fire should signal our whereabouts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dream lost her terror of the sea and every morning swam out with me.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading There followed sixteen days of such great and idyllic happiness that for that alone it seems worth while to have lived my life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes we would catch trout in the forest pools, and these I would clean and cook in the manner I had learned in the South Seas, on hot stones and ashes, getting fire from the sun by means of the lens of my perspective-glass.
