used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
placed crosswise
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
without deviation
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
Hamlin
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From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
to a considerable degree
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
irregularitynounUS /ˌɪreɡjəˈlerəti/
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
the force of workers available
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
not any; not one
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
others
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From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
sober-faced
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From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
solitudes
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From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hardly less interested than the Sergeant, the sober-faced scout concentrated every energy on the pursuit, both men realizing the necessity of haste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
Wasson
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From this reading The trail, leading directly south into the solitudes, was easily followed, and Wasson, slightly in advance of the others, made no attempt to check his horse, content to lean forward, his keen eyes marking every sign.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading IN PURSUIT The four men, heavily armed, and equipped for winter service, rode up the bank of the ravine to the irregularity of plain beyond.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Scarcely a word was exchanged, since Hamlin had explained what had occurred as they crossed the river.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not only would the trail be difficult to follow after they attained the sand belt, but, if snow fell, would be utterly blotted out.
