used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was a great stir in the camp when the truth became known.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Call out a detachment," he said, "that is Samson on the mountain."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The officer called for a field-glass, and placing it to his eyes, examined the snow carefully.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading There was a great stir in the camp when the truth became known.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The officer called for a field-glass, and placing it to his eyes, examined the snow carefully.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading "Call out a detachment," he said, "that is Samson on the mountain."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
EmissariesnounUS /ˈeməseriz/
plural of “emissary” — someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
divisible by two
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The officer called for a field-glass, and placing it to his eyes, examined the snow carefully.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The officer called for a field-glass, and placing it to his eyes, examined the snow carefully.
field-glass
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From this reading The officer called for a field-glass, and placing it to his eyes, examined the snow carefully.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The officer called for a field-glass, and placing it to his eyes, examined the snow carefully.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The officer called for a field-glass, and placing it to his eyes, examined the snow carefully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a great stir in the camp when the truth became known.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Call out a detachment," he said, "that is Samson on the mountain."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There was a great stir in the camp when the truth became known.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "Call out a detachment," he said, "that is Samson on the mountain."
in motion
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
northward-facing
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From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer called for a field-glass, and placing it to his eyes, examined the snow carefully.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Call out a detachment," he said, "that is Samson on the mountain."
go across or through
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The officer called for a field-glass, and placing it to his eyes, examined the snow carefully.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Call out a detachment," he said, "that is Samson on the mountain."
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading "Call out a detachment," he said, "that is Samson on the mountain."
cut with a saw
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
searchersnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃərz/
plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
sharp-eyedadjective
having very keen vision
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
move an implement through
From this reading There was a great stir in the camp when the truth became known.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great stir in the camp when the truth became known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading There was a great stir in the camp when the truth became known.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a great stir in the camp when the truth became known.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Emissaries were sent after the searchers down the pass, calling them to return.
at the time that
From this reading There was a great stir in the camp when the truth became known.
a Caucasian
From this reading As the sun rose higher and higher, until it began to shine even on the northward-facing snow fields, a sharp-eyed private reported that he saw a black speck moving high up on the great white slope south of the valley.
