used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOUND FROM OUT THE STILLNESS.
anew
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
assiduouslyadverbUS /əˈsɪdwəsli/
with care and persistence
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
for the reason that
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
placed crosswise
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SOUND FROM OUT THE STILLNESS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
how
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From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A SOUND FROM OUT THE STILLNESS.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
only a very short time before
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
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 Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A SOUND FROM OUT THE STILLNESS.
STILLNESSnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading A SOUND FROM OUT THE STILLNESS.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOUND FROM OUT THE STILLNESS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In many places, there was little choice as to the route, because it was so broken and crossed that one was as distinct as the other.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, Frank pressed on with scarcely any hesitation, until he again reached a depression where the soft ground failed to show the slightest impression of shoe or hoof.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The error occurred in this way: The trail that the boys had been assiduously following was so faintly marked that the wonder was they did not go astray sooner.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "My gracious!" he exclaimed, stopping short and looking at his companion; "how far can we have gone wrong?"
