Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

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

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living around Cayuga Lake in New York State

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

past form of “dimple” — mark with, or as if with, dimples

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

one or the other of two

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

plural of “elevator” — lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

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

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

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From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

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

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

the force of workers available

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

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

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

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 Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

possessive form of “skinner” — United States actor (1858-1942)

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

the season of growth

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

hung or decorated with tapestry

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

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

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

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

From this reading The lazy warmth of a May afternoon, the spring following Orn Skinner's release from Auburn Prison, was reflected in the attitudes of three men lounging on the shore in front of "Satisfied" Longman's shack.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.

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

From this reading Stretched from the foot of State Street on either side of the Lehigh Valley track lay the Silent City, its northern end spreading several miles up the west shore of the Lake.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading At their feet, the waters of Cayuga Lake dimpled under the rays of the western sun.

a Caucasian

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Across the lake rose the precipitous slopes of East Hill, tapestried in green, etched here and there by stretches of winding white road, and crowned by the buildings on the campus of Cornell University.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Like a strip of burnished silver, the inlet wound its way through the swamp from the elevators and railroad stations near the foot of south hill.