used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CUNNING TRICK.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading A CUNNING TRICK.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
a small worthless amount
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
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From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Jim and Buck followed the direction of his outstretched finger, and then gasped in surprise.
a special situation
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Jack said, it seemed as if a patch of jungle had begun to move.
in the direction of
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A CUNNING TRICK.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
precisely as stated
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
in or at the place that
From this reading A mass of tangled greenery was edging steadily forward from the sharp line where the forest ended, and was making its way very slowly across the open towards them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For a moment the whole thing looked horribly uncanny, then at the next instant the explanation flashed upon them.
