used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
move towards
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
cause to be bored
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came on fearlessly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until he was within a hundred yards of the sledge did the man see them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
fearlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading He came on fearlessly.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
ten 10s
From this reading Not until he was within a hundred yards of the sledge did the man see them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
MOONSnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
PolarisnounUS /poʊˈlerəs/
the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
one of four equal parts
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not until he was within a hundred yards of the sledge did the man see them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
try to get or reach
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
sidewiseadverbUS /ˈsaɪdwaɪz/
toward one side
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until he was within a hundred yards of the sledge did the man see them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE LAND OF TWENTY MOONS Not a quarter of a mile from them a man was running along the snow road toward them--a tall man, and well formed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He ran, or trotted slowly, with head bent, and many a sidewise glance along the borders of the trail.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Not until he was within a hundred yards of the sledge did the man see them.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Now, I think that here is the owner of the knife come to seek it," muttered Polaris; and seeing that the stranger bore a spear, he reached his own long weapon from the sledge, and leaned on it as he watched the approach of the runner, the same quiet smile on his face with which he greeted all wonders.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Not until he was within a hundred yards of the sledge did the man see them.
