used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where do you suppose they are heading for?" asked the engineer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where do you suppose they are heading for?" asked the engineer.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
rid of obstructions
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
without doubt or question
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
the act of departing
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Where do you suppose they are heading for?" asked the engineer.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "Where do you suppose they are heading for?" asked the engineer.
enclose with a fence
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Where do you suppose they are heading for?" asked the engineer.
set up or found
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading "Where do you suppose they are heading for?" asked the engineer.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
humorouslyadverbUS /ˈhjuːmərəsli/
in a humorous manner
From this reading "The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading "The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
Jim
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From this reading "The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
Jim's
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From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
set afire or burning
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
express a supposition
From this reading "Where do you suppose they are heading for?" asked the engineer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So in this case there were clear footprints, where the two rascals had cleared the fence and lighted on the damp earth on the other side.
at the time that
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
in or at the place that
From this reading Here they found the trail very clearly marked, as in the old game of hare and hounds where the point of a new departure is marked by a bunch of cut paper.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE CASTLE Jim's persistence was rewarded in a short time, when they came to the boundary of the wood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where do you suppose they are heading for?" asked the engineer.
