aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He slept among the rocks on the hillside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
for the reason that
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
clambering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He did not keep count, he says.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not keep count, he says.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
dykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
being one more than seven
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
set up or found
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading He slept among the rocks on the hillside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He did not keep count, he says.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
not any; not one
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not keep count, he says.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He slept among the rocks on the hillside.
on one occasion
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
Plattner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He slept among the rocks on the hillside.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He did not keep count, he says.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He slept among the rocks on the hillside.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
two times
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
undeviatingadjective
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
migratory
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading In pursuing the firm, undeviating footsteps that he never overtook, in groping into new regions of this endless devil’s dyke, in clambering up and down the pitiless heights, in wandering about the summits, and in watching the drifting faces, Plattner states that he spent the better part of seven or eight days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the gorge things earthly were invisible, because, from the earthly standpoint, it was far underground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Though once or twice he found eyes watching him, he had word with no living soul.
