used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He felt, however, that not a moment was to be lost.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the darkness, the trail would become dangerous, if it was not already so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading In the darkness, the trail would become dangerous, if it was not already so.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the darkness, the trail would become dangerous, if it was not already so.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The five sharpshooters were halted, and the situation was explained to them.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The five sharpshooters were halted, and the situation was explained to them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The five sharpshooters were halted, and the situation was explained to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt, however, that not a moment was to be lost.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He felt, however, that not a moment was to be lost.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
of great significance or value
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the darkness, the trail would become dangerous, if it was not already so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the darkness, the trail would become dangerous, if it was not already so.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
LookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He felt, however, that not a moment was to be lost.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
a particular point in time
From this reading He felt, however, that not a moment was to be lost.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
and nothing more
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
sharpshootersnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpʃuːtərz/
plural of “sharpshooter” — an athlete noted for accurate aim
From this reading The five sharpshooters were halted, and the situation was explained to them.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The five sharpshooters were halted, and the situation was explained to them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the darkness, the trail would become dangerous, if it was not already so.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
not in physical motion
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The five sharpshooters were halted, and the situation was explained to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading In the darkness, the trail would become dangerous, if it was not already so.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Already the shades of night had fallen across Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, casting deep patches of gloom among the several valleys.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt, however, that not a moment was to be lost.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The five sharpshooters were halted, and the situation was explained to them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE ON THE MOUNTAINS Major Deck Lyon felt certain that they had not only made a discovery of importance, but that this discovery, if followed up, would lead to something of still more value to know.
