used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
bearableadjectiveUS /ˈberəbəl/
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
blisteredverbUS /ˈblɪstərd/
past form of “blister” — get blistered
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
an occurrence of something
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
put or send forth
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
DEFENDANTnounUS /dɪˈfendənt/
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
the organ of sight
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
obtain
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
highest in quality
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
Jenks
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From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
on one occasion
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading REALITY _V_.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
ResidentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
rigverbUS /rɪɡ/
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Iris helped to raise the great canvas sheet on the supports he had prepared.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading Once shut off from the devouring sun rays, the hot breeze then springing into fitful existence cooled their blistered but perspiring skin and made life somewhat tolerable.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ROMANCE--THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT Residents in tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading REALITY _V_.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
precisely as stated
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
but in spite of that
From this reading At the conclusion of a not very luscious repast, Jenks suggested that they should rig up the tarpaulin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to cast a watchful eye over the valley.
