used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Perhaps I may be pardoned for approaching the place with cautious footsteps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps I may be pardoned for approaching the place with cautious footsteps.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
Benham
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From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
the act of burning something
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Perhaps I may be pardoned for approaching the place with cautious footsteps.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
fagots
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From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Perhaps I may be pardoned for approaching the place with cautious footsteps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps I may be pardoned for approaching the place with cautious footsteps.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
minxnoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
a particular point in time
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
not any; not one
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading Perhaps I may be pardoned for approaching the place with cautious footsteps.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I may be pardoned for approaching the place with cautious footsteps.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Perhaps I may be pardoned for approaching the place with cautious footsteps.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
Sweetwater
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From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
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 THE CABIN Having decided upon a course of action, I lost no time in setting forth, following the Sweetwater to the wall and then, not finding Jerry, making as though by instinct for the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was justified, I think, by the anxiety of the moment and the fear of a damage that might be irreparable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I am sure that the somber shade of old John Benham guided me upon my way and made light my footsteps as I crept through the bushes and peered through the window of the cabin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps I may be pardoned for approaching the place with cautious footsteps.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading There upon the floor, before the hearth, in which some fagots were burning, sat Jerry and the minx, as thick as thieves, oblivious of the fall of night, wrapped in their own conversation and in themselves.
