Chapter IV

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

From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

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

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

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

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

completely unclothed

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

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

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

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 THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

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

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

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From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

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 Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

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

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

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

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

the middle of a stream

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

the process of becoming mildewed

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

become covered with mist

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

wetness caused by water

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

the light of the Moon

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

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

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

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

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

a large beer glass

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

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 Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

sweep across or over

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

touched by rot or decay

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.

in a confused mass

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

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

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Across the river, tangled mangroves loomed through drifting mist that hid the banks of mud about their long, arched roots.

having passed out of existence

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

a state of depression

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Inside the lonely factory, moisture dripped from the beams and the big bare room that opened on the veranda smelt of mildew.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

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

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

which person or people

From this reading THE MAN WHO VANISHED Moonlight glittered on the West African river and it was very hot; the air was heavy, humid, and tainted by miasmatic vapors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Somebody on board was singing a Kroo paddling song with a strange monotonous air.

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

From this reading Wyndham's schooner, _Columbine_, rode in midstream, her tall masts and the graceful sweep of her rail cutting black against the silver light.