Chapter XVI

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

(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 Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

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

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells

From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

emanating from God

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

brought together in one place

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

the act of giving

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

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

From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

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 Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

immediately past

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

engage in

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

in a joyous manner

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

a particular point in time

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

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

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

in a reproving or reproachful manner

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

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

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

in a shrill voice

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

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 DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

extremely wet

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

at the time that

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had told Blackwater where it could go.

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

From this reading These were the last days of September when the clouds which had gathered for months at last were giving down their rain; and the air, now it was humid, seemed to open every pore and make the sweat run in rivulets.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading Wunpost perspired, but he was happy, and as he neared the silent house he whistled shrilly for his dog.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

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

From this reading DIVINE PROVIDENCE The thundercaps were gleaming like silver in the heat when Wunpost rode back to Jail Canyon; but he came on almost merrily, a sopping bath-towel about his neck and his shirt pulled out, like a Chinaman's.

an affirmative

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.

but in spite of that

From this reading Good Luck came out for a moment, looked down at him reproachfully, and crawled back under the house, Yes, it was hot in the canyon, for the ridge cut off the wind and the rimrock reflected yet more heat, but Wunpost was happy through it all.