used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Overlapping branches formed a natural roof.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
camouflagedadjectiveUS /ˈkæməflɑːʒd/
made invisible by means of protective coloring
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
combingnounUS /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/
the act of drawing a comb through hair
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Moving down the path Stan kept a sharp watch for guards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Moving down the path Stan kept a sharp watch for guards.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Overlapping branches formed a natural roof.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Moving down the path Stan kept a sharp watch for guards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
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 The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
Me's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
in motion
From this reading Moving down the path Stan kept a sharp watch for guards.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Overlapping branches formed a natural roof.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
OverlappingnounUS /ˈoʊvərlæpɪŋ/
covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
From this reading Overlapping branches formed a natural roof.
a course of conduct
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading The pathway was really a tunnel under the trees.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The pathway was really a tunnel under the trees.
free from harm or evil
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Overlapping branches formed a natural roof.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Moving down the path Stan kept a sharp watch for guards.
spottingnounUS /ˈspɑːtɪŋ/
the act of spotting or staining something
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
Stan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The pathway was really a tunnel under the trees.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading The pathway was really a tunnel under the trees.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading RESCUE Stan kept under cover until he located the bridle path leading over the ridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pathway was really a tunnel under the trees.
look attentively
From this reading Moving down the path Stan kept a sharp watch for guards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Me's were still combing the ridge above, but the woods and the meadows were full of long shadows which made spotting a camouflaged object impossible.
