Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The girl was dressed now, and sitting on a folding-chair.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They were alone.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Everest sat opposite her, restored by his long sleep, calm and entirely composed.

make calm or still

From this reading Everest sat opposite her, restored by his long sleep, calm and entirely composed.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Everest sat opposite her, restored by his long sleep, calm and entirely composed.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The girl was dressed now, and sitting on a folding-chair.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Everest sat opposite her, restored by his long sleep, calm and entirely composed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girl was dressed now, and sitting on a folding-chair.

a young female

From this reading The girl was dressed now, and sitting on a folding-chair.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Everest sat opposite her, restored by his long sleep, calm and entirely composed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

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 Everest sat opposite her, restored by his long sleep, calm and entirely composed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The girl was dressed now, and sitting on a folding-chair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The girl was dressed now, and sitting on a folding-chair.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Everest sat opposite her, restored by his long sleep, calm and entirely composed.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.

a light shade of red

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

flowing profusely

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Everest sat opposite her, restored by his long sleep, calm and entirely composed.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The girl was dressed now, and sitting on a folding-chair.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Everest sat opposite her, restored by his long sleep, calm and entirely composed.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were alone.

bound or secured closely

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were alone.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

at the time that

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE REACTION That same evening, late, when the moon was pouring silver over the encampment and over the level plain, and the pink and orange ridges of rocky hills that lay to the west and east, and the air was cool and still, Everest and Sybil sat in the latter's tent, of which the flap was securely shut and tied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She looked pale, and her face was tense with anxiety, her eyes distracted.