a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
(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 two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
cynicallyadverbUS /ˈsɪnɪkəli/
with cynicism; in a cynical manner
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
defileverb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
HADDON
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From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
Joslin
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From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
Ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
and nothing more
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
except for; apart from
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
not in physical motion
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I’ve sat there myself more than one night—I studied there, Ma’am, read my lessons, getting ready to teach.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
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 The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COMING OF JAMES HADDON THE sun was gone, and the shadows were black in the defile.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
in or at the place that
From this reading “It was where we built the fires, Ma’am,” he said vaguely, still endeavoring to explain what could not be explained save in the books of the gods.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading The two thus alone in the wilderness spoke not at all for some time, and then Joslin could only go on in his own self-reproach.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ancient river went on with its mocking of them, now low and hoarse, now cynically shrieking, as the voice of flowing water will come, altered by the currents of the air.
