used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the horses stopped, David and Smoke leaped down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
Beelzebubnoun
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
bull-terrier
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From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
Cameron
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From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
Cameron's
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From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
clinkingadjective
like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading As the horses stopped, David and Smoke leaped down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the horses stopped, David and Smoke leaped down.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
eddiesnounUS /ˈediz/
plural of “eddy” — founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
foam-dappled
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From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As the horses stopped, David and Smoke leaped down.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
Jim
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From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
joltnounUS /dʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As the horses stopped, David and Smoke leaped down.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
somnolentadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmnələnt/
inclined to or marked by drowsiness
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As the horses stopped, David and Smoke leaped down.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
unhitched
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From this reading Cameron unhitched the team leisurely, regretting the necessity for having to stable them out of earshot from the cabin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
at the time that
From this reading The wavering image of the overhanging forest was fading in the somnolent, foam-dappled eddies circling lazily past Lost Farm Camp when Jim Cameron’s team, collars creaking and traces clinking, topped the ridge and plodded heavily across the clearing.
in or at the place that
From this reading Beelzebub immediately scrambled to his citadel in the eaves, where he ruffled to fighting size, making small unfriendly noises as he walked along the roof, peering curiously over the edge at the broad back of the bull-terrier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Smoke swayed to the pitch and jolt of the wagon, head up and nose working with the scent of a new habitation.
