used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was cold and bleak outside and she had much to be thankful for.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading It was cold and bleak outside and she had much to be thankful for.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
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 It was cold and bleak outside and she had much to be thankful for.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
drawlsnounUS /drɔːlz/
plural of “drawl” — a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
divisible by two
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
opinion or judgment
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
a long fixed look
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was cold and bleak outside and she had much to be thankful for.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
of an obscure nature
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was cold and bleak outside and she had much to be thankful for.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
reckless-eyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
Sheila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It was cold and bleak outside and she had much to be thankful for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
a special situation
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
trickledverbUS /ˈtrɪkəld/
past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
at the time that
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
which person or people
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
belonging to which person
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading During her sleep she had turned her face to the wall, and when her eyes opened the first thing that her gaze rested on was the small window above her head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She regarded it for some time, following with her eyes the erratic streams that trickled down the glass, stretching out wearily, listening to the wind.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She was glad that she had not allowed the mysterious inhabitant of the cabin to sleep out in his tarpaulin, for the howling of the wind brought weird thoughts into her mind; she reflected upon her helplessness and it was extremely satisfying to know that within ten feet of her lay a man whose two big revolvers--even though she feared them--seemed to insure protection.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE DIM TRAIL Sheila had been dreaming of a world in which there was nothing but rain and mud and clouds and reckless-eyed individuals who conversed in irritating drawls when a sharp crash of thunder awakened her.
