Chapter VI

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

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The weather had been vaguely misting all the dreary morning.

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

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

only a very short time before

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The weather had been vaguely misting all the dreary morning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

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

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The weather had been vaguely misting all the dreary morning.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

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

From this reading The weather had been vaguely misting all the dreary morning.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

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

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

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

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

without bounds

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

small in range or scope

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

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

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

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From this reading The weather had been vaguely misting all the dreary morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The weather had been vaguely misting all the dreary morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

on one occasion

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

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

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

in the near future

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

with speed

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

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

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

only a very short time before

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

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

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

past form of “smudge” — make a smudge on; soil by smudging

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

possessing sweep

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

moving very fast

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

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

From this reading The weather had been vaguely misting all the dreary morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

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

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

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

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

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

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

in a vague way

From this reading The weather had been vaguely misting all the dreary morning.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

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

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather had been vaguely misting all the dreary morning.

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

From this reading Paula turned quickly to the door of the saloon, which barely closed upon her before the guards were swept by floods of water.

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

From this reading In the infinitely dull silence the fall of tentative drops on the hurricane deck was presently audible, and, all at once, there gushed forth from the low-hung clouds a tremendous down-pour of torrents beneath which the _Cherokee Rose_ quivered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Suddenly this meager expression of the world beyond was withdrawn from contemplation.

but in spite of that

From this reading Through a medium not rain, yet scarcely of the tenuity of vapor, Paula had gazed at the tawny flow of the swift river, the limited perspective of the banks, the tall looming of the forests, the slate-tinted sky, all dim and dull like a landscape in outline half smudged in with a stump.