used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He wiped his brow and upon a stone he sat down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, reaching there, no moss-covered logs greeted his eye.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He wiped his brow and upon a stone he sat down.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
the organ of sight
From this reading But, reaching there, no moss-covered logs greeted his eye.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading But, reaching there, no moss-covered logs greeted his eye.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MET IT IN THE ROAD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MET IT IN THE ROAD.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading But, reaching there, no moss-covered logs greeted his eye.
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 Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading MET IT IN THE ROAD.
moss-covered
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From this reading But, reaching there, no moss-covered logs greeted his eye.
not any; not one
From this reading But, reaching there, no moss-covered logs greeted his eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
with speed
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading But, reaching there, no moss-covered logs greeted his eye.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading MET IT IN THE ROAD.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
smolderingadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
not in physical motion
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He wiped his brow and upon a stone he sat down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MET IT IN THE ROAD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He wiped his brow and upon a stone he sat down.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Long he sat there meditating over something precious as one does expecting trouble; and arising he walked rapidly to the gulch leading to his still house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
whirlpoolsnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːlz/
plural of “whirlpool” — a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
a Caucasian
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading He wiped his brow and upon a stone he sat down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a smoldering fire, with diminutive whirlpools of white ashes.
