used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
eagerly desirous
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
immediately past
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
engage in
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
the light of the Moon
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
of an obscure nature
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
near-by
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From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
absolutely essential
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
and nothing more
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
OppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
range-mark
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From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
except for; apart from
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
secretedverbUS /səˈkriːtɪd/
past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
silvered
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From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
Somers
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From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
not in physical motion
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
carry out
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned Blake and Dick Somers had secreted themselves among the bushes in such position that they could see any movement that might take place at the rear of the house or along its eastern end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
having come into contact
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
at the time that
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
in or at the place that
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
a Caucasian
From this reading For the most part, however, their attention was fixed upon the great house, which loomed black and sinister, save where the feeble moonlight silvered the slate roof and touched the gleaming white range-mark on the chimney.
belonging to which person
From this reading From their place of concealment the boys could look out upon the shadowy surface of the lake, and many an anxious glance was turned that way, prompted by the remembrance of the craft whose mysterious movements had so puzzled them a few nights before.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The moon was now well above the woods and, although in its last quarter, it still gave sufficient light to make near-by objects dimly visible.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Oppressed by the ominous silence, the boys exchanged but few whispered words and moved only when necessary to relieve cramped muscles.
