used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
Adler
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From this reading Oberst-Lieutenant von Fallenbosch had arrived, Ruth believed, and Adler had started the pursuit after her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Oberst-Lieutenant von Fallenbosch had arrived, Ruth believed, and Adler had started the pursuit after her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
any person at all
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Oberst-Lieutenant von Fallenbosch had arrived, Ruth believed, and Adler had started the pursuit after her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Oberst-Lieutenant von Fallenbosch had arrived, Ruth believed, and Adler had started the pursuit after her.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
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 But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
Fallenbosch
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From this reading Oberst-Lieutenant von Fallenbosch had arrived, Ruth believed, and Adler had started the pursuit after her.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
a quick look
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
the force of workers available
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
Oberst-Lieutenant
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From this reading Oberst-Lieutenant von Fallenbosch had arrived, Ruth believed, and Adler had started the pursuit after her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
pathwaysnounUS /ˈpæθweɪz/
plural of “pathway” — a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Oberst-Lieutenant von Fallenbosch had arrived, Ruth believed, and Adler had started the pursuit after her.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
cut with a saw
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
specksnounUS /speks/
plural of “speck” — a very small spot
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Oberst-Lieutenant von Fallenbosch had arrived, Ruth believed, and Adler had started the pursuit after her.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
except if; if not
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
the act of using
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
von
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From this reading Oberst-Lieutenant von Fallenbosch had arrived, Ruth believed, and Adler had started the pursuit after her.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as she thought of the maze of pathways through the forest she believed that she was safe for a while--unless a large number of the prisoners joined in the search and if Adler did not use dogs to track her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ruth sank down upon the ground in a warm, sunny spot where the trees were more scant than they had been below.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Off to the west she could see a stretch of railroad; nearer she got a glimpse of a highway; she saw horsemen and several slower specks, which must be men on foot.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They were dense enough, however, to shield her from sight of anyone in the valley, while they permitted a view down the mountainside.
