used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
in actual fact
From this reading Actually, B'ronth the Utalian was not invisible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
anew
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
(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 But like all Utalians, he was a chameleon of a man.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
B'ronth
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From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
chameleonnounUS /kəˈmiːliən/
a changeable or inconstant person
From this reading But like all Utalians, he was a chameleon of a man.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
gulliesnounUS /ˈɡʌliz/
plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
not accessible to view
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Otherwise, B'ronth was invisible.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But like all Utalians, he was a chameleon of a man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But like all Utalians, he was a chameleon of a man.
of an obscure nature
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
Nadia
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From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Actually, B'ronth the Utalian was not invisible.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise, B'ronth was invisible.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
Utalian
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From this reading _On the Ice Fields of Nadia_ B'ronth the Utalian left footprints in the snow.
Utalian's
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From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
Utalians
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From this reading But like all Utalians, he was a chameleon of a man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Otherwise, B'ronth was invisible.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
in or at the place that
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But if a hidden observer watched the Utalian's slow progress across the ice fields of Nadia he would see where the ice was soft or where snow had fallen during the night into the gullies, the unexpected, mysterious appearance of footprints, a left staggered after a right, then another left, then a right again, then a left.
