used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
ARROWnounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading BLAZING ARROW.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
BLAZINGadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading BLAZING ARROW.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
and nothing more
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
being perceived or observed
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
and nothing more
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
oversightnounUS /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
cut with a saw
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
Shawanoes
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From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
not in physical motion
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
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 He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
at the time that
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the moment of flinging his rifle from him, when he made his first leap, Wharton Edwards noticed where it landed, and of course knew just where to look for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A thrill of alarm went through him on realizing the oversight he had committed, but he met it with the coolness of a veteran.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading When he searched that place for it, and saw nothing of the weapon, he knew, therefore, that something was wrong.
yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading He pretended to be still searching for the weapon, and moved back and forth, and hither and yon, with his head bent, as though his eyes were fixed on the ground, but the eyebrows were elevated and his vision was roaming along the edge of the trees only a few rods distant, in quest of Shawanoes.
