Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

darkened by smoke

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

any large and important church

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

past form of “chime” — emit a sound

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

an old word for “before”

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

start firing a weapon

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

plural of “furnace” — an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

make a sound typical of metallic objects

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

darkened by clouds

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

in a musical manner

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

and nothing more

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

above and across; more than

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

affecting or influenced by the human mind

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

make short successive sounds

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

in constant agitation

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

any location known for vice and corruption

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

a state or condition free from damage or decay

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

revealed; especially by having a veil removed

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

directed up

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading At the south a heavy cloud of smoke and vapor rested above the river flats, hiding the blackened roofs of the shops and manufactories, only broken by the scarlet tongues of fire that occasionally shot upward from seething furnaces and tall chimneys.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

vigorous and animated

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading “The practical effect of a belief is the best test of its soundness.”—_Froude._ The great bell of the cathedral chimed musically the hour of six, its vibrant tones mingling with the muffled din and clangor of smaller bells, steam whistles, town clocks and street-car jingle, making itself heard above the roar and rattle of travel over the stone-paved streets of the Forest City.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Away at the north the blue lake rolled, its waters dotted by the many white-clothed vessels and smoke-trailing steamships.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole was made bright by a lowering, unveiled sun, which ere long must sink to rest in its waves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TIBBY _A Novel Dealing with Psychic Forces and Telepathy_ Author of “_Apples of Sodom_,” etc.