adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
abstractionnounUS /æbˈstrækʃən/
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
CLOUDSnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE CLOUDS GATHER.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
divinationnounUS /ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
foregoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
forerunnernounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnər/
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
GATHERverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading THE CLOUDS GATHER.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
hazarding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
replenishmentnounUS /rɪˈplenɪʃmənt/
filling again by supplying what has been used up
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLOUDS GATHER.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
treasure-discovery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
TwelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
utterlyadverbUS /ˈʌtərli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading Rand had taken advantage of his brother's absence to “prospect” in the “drift,”--a proceeding utterly at variance with his previous condemnation of all such speculative essay; but Rand, despite his assumption of a superior practical nature, was not above certain local superstitions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Twelve months had elapsed since the quarrel and reconciliation, during which interval no reference was made by either of the brothers to the cause which had provoked it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Rand was at work in the shaft, Ruth having that morning undertaken the replenishment of the larder with game from the wooded skirt of the mountain.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Having that morning put on his gray flannel shirt wrong side out,--an abstraction recognized among the miners as the sure forerunner of divination and treasure-discovery,--he could not forego that opportunity of trying his luck, without hazarding a dangerous example.
