afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
not accessible to view
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
corncobnounUS /ˈkɔːrnkɑːb/
the hard cylindrical core that bears the kernels of an ear of corn
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
cuddledverbUS /ˈkʌdəld/
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
halfbreed
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From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
provided with artificial light
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
Mira
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From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
nectarnounUS /ˈnektər/
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
Pete
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From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
with speed
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
RIFLESnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading RIFLES!
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
semi-darkness
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From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
be seated
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
sparkedverbUS /spɑːrkt/
past form of “spark” — put in motion or move to act
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
Torrance
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From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
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 In the semi-darkness of the trees the old corncob pipe sparked rapidly, sweeter to the halfbreed than nectar, for Mira had held the match that lit it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Mira and Blue Pete rested on the ground in the shadows of the clump of spruce that concealed the entrance to their cave, watching the flicker of the setting sun on the smooth surface of the sluggish river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Night after night he was content to sit like that, her small hand cuddled in his; but in the evening hours there were so many things to do toward the fulfilment of their dream.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Except for moccasins and blankets they always wore now the Indian disguise in which Torrance and his friends knew them.
