Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

anew

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

(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 All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

move towards

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading What had become of the wounded pilot, the lieutenant, and the rest of the cutter's crew?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading What had become of the wounded pilot, the lieutenant, and the rest of the cutter's crew?

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From this reading What had become of the wounded pilot, the lieutenant, and the rest of the cutter's crew?

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

having the place or position changed

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

(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 He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading What had become of the wounded pilot, the lieutenant, and the rest of the cutter's crew?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

a particular point in time

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

operate an airplane

From this reading What had become of the wounded pilot, the lieutenant, and the rest of the cutter's crew?

thrust or throw into

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading What had become of the wounded pilot, the lieutenant, and the rest of the cutter's crew?

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

without speaking

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

acceptance of despair

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Up the Washita.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up the Washita.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Up the Washita.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He bent suspicious glances upon the woods on all sides of him, and was ready to plunge into the water again upon hearing the least sounds of pursuit.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What had become of the wounded pilot, the lieutenant, and the rest of the cutter's crew?

which person or people

From this reading But Frank had learned, by experience, that silence was not indicative of safety, for it might, at any moment, be broken by the report of muskets, or a sudden demand for surrender from enemies who had followed them so silently that their approach had not been discovered.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading All noise of pursuit, if any had been made, had died away, and not a sound disturbed the stillness of the woods.

people who are wounded

From this reading What had become of the wounded pilot, the lieutenant, and the rest of the cutter's crew?