Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

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

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

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

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plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

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

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

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the -ing form of “be”

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

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

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shining intensely

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

put or send forth

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

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

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

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the way of administering a business

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a woman singer having a contralto voice

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absence of light or illumination

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

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

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lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

the quality of being sharp and clear

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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an interpreter and guide in the Near East

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using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

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in or to another place

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

all the members of a group, with none left out

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the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination

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start firing a weapon

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

in a fitful manner

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

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

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

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 As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

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

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort

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to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

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

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

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abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

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prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

provided with artificial light

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

the natural satellite of the Earth

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plural of “narcotic” — a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction

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near in time or place or relationship

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information about recent and important events

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

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

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

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plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

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having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

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plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

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a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

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

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past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fire that the hunters had made on shore cast a lurid glare on the prominent objects round about.

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

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in or at that place or location

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

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

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

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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 The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

moved around an axis or center

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The flames, as they fitfully lit up the landscape into that dim distinctness termed by artists the _chiar oscuro_, made the bushes and trunks of trees appear like monsters issuing stealthily from the forest that lined the background.

the highest or uppermost side of anything

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occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

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

From this reading As is usual in tropical climates, a blazing hot day was succeeded by an intensely dark night.

look attentively

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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

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but in spite of that

From this reading There seemed to be some attraction, however, elsewhere for the real monsters, not a single wild beast having as yet appeared on the scene.