Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

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

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

aroused or activated

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

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

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

confined on all sides

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

divisible by two

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

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

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

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

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

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

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

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 The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

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

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

on one occasion

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

go across or through

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

extremely

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading THE PURSUIT.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

cut with a saw

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

try to get or reach

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

have in common

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

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

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

having a supporting base

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

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

From this reading THE PURSUIT.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

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

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.

precisely as stated

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

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

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

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

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

a Caucasian

From this reading Once he called to the white man, proposing to do his share of the watching; but the offer was positively declined.

which person or people

From this reading Whenever Neal, who awakened very often, opened his eyes he saw Cummings and Poyor standing near at hand like statues, and the natural supposition was that they did not seek repose even to the slight extent of sitting down.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The temperature had fallen so much that, in comparison with the heat of the day, it was positively cold; but by lying close together and covering themselves with half a dozen enormous leaves from a vine which encircled the rock, they managed to pass the long hours without positive pain.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading During this night of discomforts the boys and Jake succeeded in gaining more rest than one would have thought possible under the circumstances.