used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It’s all a fizzle,” grumbled Tavia.
(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 “It’s all a fizzle,” grumbled Tavia.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
the two together, not just one
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “That’s what I call it.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
dellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
Dorothy
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From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
opinion or judgment
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
fizzleverbUS /ˈfɪzəl/
end weakly
From this reading “It’s all a fizzle,” grumbled Tavia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “It’s all a fizzle,” grumbled Tavia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That’s what I call it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “That’s what I call it.
It's
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From this reading “It’s all a fizzle,” grumbled Tavia.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
for more time
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
not any; not one
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
a course of conduct
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
Tavia
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From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
That's
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From this reading “That’s what I call it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
bound or secured closely
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading And as the sun was already nearing the tops of the higher peaks to the westward, neither of the girls cared to linger longer on the height.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That’s what I call it.
in or at the place that
From this reading TWO EYES IN THE DARK Now, although there had been no path up the mountain from the dell where the girls had tied their ponies, both Dorothy and Tavia were sure they could retrace their steps easily enough.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why!