Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

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From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

plural of “challenge” — a demanding or stimulating situation

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a squeaking sound

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

set up or found

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “It is impossible to get through here,” whispered the girl.

a young female

From this reading “It is impossible to get through here,” whispered the girl.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading “It is impossible to get through here,” whispered the girl.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “It is impossible to get through here,” whispered the girl.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

a European river; flows into the North Sea

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

become covered with mist

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

not any; not one

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

a course of conduct

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

publicly displayed

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

repeated heavy blows

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

except for; apart from

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

from appearances alone

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

without speaking

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

in the near future

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

not in physical motion

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Here, however, there were sentries--a close line of them; the fugitives could see them dimly outlined against the fires, and could hear their occasional interchange of challenges.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

a vagrant

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

having passed out of existence

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They advanced slowly and silently, every sense on the alert, but seemingly no pickets had been posted on this side, from which there was no reason to fear an attack, and they were soon down amid the mist, at the edge of the encampment.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “It is impossible to get through here,” whispered the girl.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MEUSE THE mist of early evening had settled over the river and wiped away every vestige of the army, save the flaring lights of the camp-kitchens and the white lamps of the motors; but the creaking of wheels, the pounding of engines, and the regular tramp of countless feet told that the advance had not slackened for an instant.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading On the uplands there was still a little light, and Stewart and his companion picked their way cautiously down through a belt of woodland, across a rough field, and over a wall, beyond which they found an uneven path, made evidently by a vanished herd as it went back and forth to its pasture.