AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
bayingverbUS /ˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
dragoons
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From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE HOT TRAIL.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
Imogene
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From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
journey's
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From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
LearnounUS /lɪr/
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
a particular point in time
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
OnwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
a course of conduct
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
sabersnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “saber” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
except for; apart from
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
in a swift manner
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOT TRAIL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Onward they swiftly rode, hoping at every moment to overtake their intended charge.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The deep baying of hounds, the same that had awakened Imogene from her reverie, told them they were near their journey’s end.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE HOT TRAIL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though they frequently listened to catch the slightest sound, however, nothing was audible save the monotonous rattling of their sabers.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After leaving the fort, the dragoons followed the well-worn but solitary path leading to the residence of Mr. Lear, which they were certain Imogene had taken.
