used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
beltedadjectiveUS /ˈbeltəd/
having or provided with a belt
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
boot-top
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A knife-hilt jutted from one boot-top.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A knife-hilt jutted from one boot-top.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
jutted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A knife-hilt jutted from one boot-top.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
knife-hilt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A knife-hilt jutted from one boot-top.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
mopverbUS /mɑːp/
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
in motion
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A knife-hilt jutted from one boot-top.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
a course of conduct
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
soft-booted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
tousledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
unconfinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈfaɪnd/
not confined
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading His garb was common enough for that country--a coarse tunic, belted at the waist, short leather breeches beneath, and soft buckskin boots that came short of the knee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stillness of the forest trail was so primeval that the tread of a soft-booted foot was a startling disturbance.
wayfarernoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
which person or people
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At least it seemed so to the ears of the wayfarer, though he was moving along the path with the caution that must be practised by any man who ventures beyond Thunder River.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a young man of medium height, with an open countenance and a mop of tousled tawny hair unconfined by cap or helmet.
