used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the lapse of fifteen minutes, Buffalo Bill began a cautious descent of the ridge.
anew
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After the lapse of fifteen minutes, Buffalo Bill began a cautious descent of the ridge.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading After the lapse of fifteen minutes, Buffalo Bill began a cautious descent of the ridge.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
coignnoun
expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading After the lapse of fifteen minutes, Buffalo Bill began a cautious descent of the ridge.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading After the lapse of fifteen minutes, Buffalo Bill began a cautious descent of the ridge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Hearing nothing, he stole round to the front.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing nothing, he stole round to the front.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
inclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading After the lapse of fifteen minutes, Buffalo Bill began a cautious descent of the ridge.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After the lapse of fifteen minutes, Buffalo Bill began a cautious descent of the ridge.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Hearing nothing, he stole round to the front.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading After the lapse of fifteen minutes, Buffalo Bill began a cautious descent of the ridge.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Hearing nothing, he stole round to the front.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Hearing nothing, he stole round to the front.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He reached safely the wall surrounding the castle, and there paused and again listened for sounds.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading The door, that opened into a walled inclosure of several acres, was open, and this circumstance led the scout to believe that the castle was vacant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buffalo Bill could see a portion of the building from his coign of vantage, but this portion was the rear.
