used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
at or in the front
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
bogsnounUS /bɑːɡz/
plural of “bog” — wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
ChannelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
DYINGadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
EmilianounUS /əˈmiːliə/
tropical African herbs
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
flingsnounUS /flɪŋz/
plural of “fling” — a usually brief attempt
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
on one occasion
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
pressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
any competition
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Darwin once said that a naked savage in his own land is a sight never to be forgotten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then Emilia presses her flat nose still flatter against the panes in the laboratory and says something which signifies “canoe.”
whistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading On the tops of the mountains the winter snow shines against a leaden sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By means of the glasses we perceive a black spot far ahead--our first encounter with the Indians is at hand.
yellowishadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A DYING RACE A keen wind whistles through the Channels, tears the stunted trees, and now and then flings a grey shower as a contribution to the yellowish bogs.
