used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The water-hole I knew must be on this creek, for there was no other in sight.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE OUTLAWS' CAMP.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was now nearly dark.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now nearly dark.
and nothing more
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
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 The water-hole I knew must be on this creek, for there was no other in sight.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The water-hole I knew must be on this creek, for there was no other in sight.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was now nearly dark.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
not any; not one
From this reading The water-hole I knew must be on this creek, for there was no other in sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now nearly dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The water-hole I knew must be on this creek, for there was no other in sight.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The water-hole I knew must be on this creek, for there was no other in sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
OUTLAWSnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading THE OUTLAWS' CAMP.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The water-hole I knew must be on this creek, for there was no other in sight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OUTLAWS' CAMP.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The water-hole I knew must be on this creek, for there was no other in sight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now nearly dark.
water-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The water-hole I knew must be on this creek, for there was no other in sight.
in or at the place that
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I descended from the tree, seeing all clear, and hurried out toward the edge of the plain, where I discovered a trail leading down parallel with the creek.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The impressive scene I had just witnessed, and in which I had become so absorbed as to lose all consciousness of danger, now forcibly reminded me that this was not a safe place of retreat for the night.
