touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER MYSTERY MET.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The scout feared he might pass the men he was seeking.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The scout feared he might pass the men he was seeking.
(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 On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
the force of workers available
From this reading The scout feared he might pass the men he was seeking.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading ANOTHER MYSTERY MET.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The scout feared he might pass the men he was seeking.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading ANOTHER MYSTERY MET.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
go across or through
From this reading The scout feared he might pass the men he was seeking.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The scout feared he might pass the men he was seeking.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The scout feared he might pass the men he was seeking.
shadowless
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From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
be standing; be upright
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For three hours Buffalo Bill plodded through the loose footing in the dismal gully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
plural of “wall” — 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 The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rim along both sides was outlined against the heavens, but in the shadowless realms between the high walls the darkness could be felt, almost.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the other hand, if they attempted to escape under cover of darkness he would stand two chances to their one of hearing them first.
