used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
any thing at all
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they gained the saddle, Jack whispered sharply: "Stop, Me Dain, what's this?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
Dain
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From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE VALLEY.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE VALLEY.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
(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 But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
a small worthless amount
From this reading As they gained the saddle, Jack whispered sharply: "Stop, Me Dain, what's this?
conformity or harmony
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
held up in the air
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
look-out
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From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
put a saddle on
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading As they gained the saddle, Jack whispered sharply: "Stop, Me Dain, what's this?
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
not in physical motion
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading As they gained the saddle, Jack whispered sharply: "Stop, Me Dain, what's this?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE VALLEY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As they gained the saddle, Jack whispered sharply: "Stop, Me Dain, what's this?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE VALLEY.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They now went a couple of miles in silence, keeping a sharp look-out on every hand.
what's
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From this reading As they gained the saddle, Jack whispered sharply: "Stop, Me Dain, what's this?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading As they gained the saddle, Jack whispered sharply: "Stop, Me Dain, what's this?
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Me Dain still in the van, they climbed steadily up a steep slope and over a rocky saddle between two peaks which lifted sharp points against the starry sky.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But they gained the foot of the hills which encircled the valley without seeing or hearing anything which might promise danger.
