Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

the clay from which adobe bricks are made

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

(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 Over at the Mess and office buildings all was darkness.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

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

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Over at the Mess and office buildings all was darkness.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

tired to the point of exhaustion

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Over at the Mess and office buildings all was darkness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

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

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Over at the Mess and office buildings all was darkness.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

the organ of sight

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

the face or front of a building

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

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

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

covered with water

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

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

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

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

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

a high place

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

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

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

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

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

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

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Over at the Mess and office buildings all was darkness.

plural of “moonbeam” — a ray of moonlight

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

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

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Over at the Mess and office buildings all was darkness.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over at the Mess and office buildings all was darkness.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

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

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

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

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

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

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

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

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

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

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

plural of “veranda” — a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

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

From this reading Over at the Mess and office buildings all was darkness.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading An hour later the lights were out among the barracks, and the silence of the summerlike winter's night had settled on the garrison.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The moonbeams flooded the sandy parade and the rough-hewn roofs and walls with tender, silvery radiance that put to shame the twinkling lights, down at the store on the lower flats, and the bleary eye of the big, triangular, glass-faced, iron-bound cresset at the log guard-house, perched at the edge of the mesa.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Along the log and adobe facade of the officers' quarters, from occasional open doorways the gleam of lantern was thrown across the wooden verandas.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Afar off, through dim vistas of the valley, the silver ribbon of the stream wound and twisted among the willows, but the heights, as a rule, were wrapped in the shadows of their own pines.