afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thane was over the fence and picking himself up from the ground after tripping when the last shot was fired.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
Courtney
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From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
Courtney's
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From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Thane was over the fence and picking himself up from the ground after tripping when the last shot was fired.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thane was over the fence and picking himself up from the ground after tripping when the last shot was fired.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Thane was over the fence and picking himself up from the ground after tripping when the last shot was fired.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Thane was over the fence and picking himself up from the ground after tripping when the last shot was fired.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
ROSABEL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
sallied
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From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
searchersnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃərz/
plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
ThanenounUS /θeɪn/
a feudal lord or baron
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Courtney Thane, thrilled by that one glorious, overpowering moment of contact, sallied forth with the first of the searchers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading Thane was over the fence and picking himself up from the ground after tripping when the last shot was fired.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thane was over the fence and picking himself up from the ground after tripping when the last shot was fired.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Thane was over the fence and picking himself up from the ground after tripping when the last shot was fired.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He showed them where the masked man vaulted over the porch rail, and the course he took in crossing the terrace, below which Courtney's coat was found where he had cast it aside at the beginning of the chase.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading The first shot was fired as the man climbed over the fence separating the old-fashioned garden from the wooded district to the west, the second following almost immediately.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading ROSABEL All night long bands of men scoured the woods and fields, with lanterns and dogs and guns.
