afterglownounUS /ˈæftərɡloʊ/
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The moon was quite bright now and the daylight almost vanished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
Brandon's
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From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The moon was quite bright now and the daylight almost vanished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Soon he discovered the narrow opening and proceeded cautiously.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The moon was quite bright now and the daylight almost vanished.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Soon he discovered the narrow opening and proceeded cautiously.
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
Grit's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
imprintnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnt/
a distinctive influence
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
the force of workers available
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was quite bright now and the daylight almost vanished.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Soon he discovered the narrow opening and proceeded cautiously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The moon was quite bright now and the daylight almost vanished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Soon he discovered the narrow opening and proceeded cautiously.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
padnounUS /pæd/
a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Soon he discovered the narrow opening and proceeded cautiously.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The moon was quite bright now and the daylight almost vanished.
replacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
smearsnounUS /smɪrz/
plural of “smear” — slanderous defamation
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
in the near future
From this reading Soon he discovered the narrow opening and proceeded cautiously.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
not in physical motion
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The moon was quite bright now and the daylight almost vanished.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Only the afterglow still flamed in the eastern sky back of the violet cliffs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon was quite bright now and the daylight almost vanished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not see the rocks displaced by Brandon's men from below, but he picked up the bloody imprint of Grit's pad, with other smears of blood less distinctly marked.
Wyatt'snounUS /ˈwaɪəts/
possessive form of “wyatt” — English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading MOLLY MINE Sandy, replacing the blanket on Wyatt's face, examined his guns and started climbing up to the big boulder.
