Chapter XVI · This Working-Day World

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

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

a quantity of money

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

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

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

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

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

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

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

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

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

completely unclothed

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

shining intensely

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

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

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

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

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

in an effectual manner

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

ask for or request earnestly

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

divisible by two

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

in a fanciful manner

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

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

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

let have

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

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

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

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

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

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

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

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

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

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

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

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

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

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

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

immediately past

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

engage in

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

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

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

not any; not one

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

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

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

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

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

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

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

cut with a saw

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

having a supporting base

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

not in physical motion

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

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

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

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

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

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

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

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

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

a heavy rain

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It was evident that they thought their victims must at last show themselves and entreat the mercy which it was now too late to grant, even had there been any inclination to do so; and Cyril felt grateful for the volumes of smoke which rolled between them, and effectually prevented the mob from perceiving that any one was passing through the bushes beyond the waterfall.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

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

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

a steep descent of the water of a river

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

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

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

in or to any place at all

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

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

From this reading Glancing across before turning his back finally on the torrent, Cyril saw the mob standing in eager expectation and watching the house, the roof of which was now blazing from end to end.

during the time that

From this reading As it was not certain how much farther they had still to walk before reaching Prince Mirkovics’s castle, Cyril proposed that he should go on and make inquiries at the house, while the rest waited for him in the shelter of a thicket, so as not to attract the notice of any passer-by.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The rocks on this side of the waterfall were not bare, but covered, wherever a crevice or a hollow afforded a resting-place for the smallest amount of soil, with close-growing bushes, and these served to conceal the movements of the little party from their foes on the opposite bank.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Arrived at the summit of the cliff, and turning away from the river, the fugitives saw, at no great distance in front of them, a small house somewhat fancifully built of wood, and occupying a position which commanded an extensive view.