used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
CrestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
CurlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
made afraid
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
only a very short time before
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
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From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
PLOTTERSnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
not in physical motion
From this reading Fear still possessed his soul, and he believed that he had escaped death as if by a miracle.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading THE PLOTTERS After Curly had been dumped unceremoniously beyond the Golden Crest, and sternly ordered never to return, he had sped hurriedly forward.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was so frightened that he did not realise how tired and hungry he was until he had done a considerable distance, stumbling at every step, and at times falling prone upon the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His bruises he hardly felt until he had almost reached the foot of the long slope down which he was speeding.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading He was careless whither his steps led, so long as he was away from Glen West and that frowning mountain ridge.
