used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
(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 Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
cavitynounUS /ˈkævəti/
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
cliff-like
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From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
declivities
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From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
densely-wooded
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From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
else
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From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
H'm
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From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
temporary military shelter
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
moltenadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊltən/
reduced to liquid form by heating
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
scaurs
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From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
Seymour'snounUS /ˈsiːmɔːrz/
possessive form of “seymour” — Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
splinteredverbUS /ˈsplɪntərd/
past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He crawled out of the cavity and looked about him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Away to the southeast he could see the lake gleaming like a sheet of molten fire in the rays of the setting sun.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The view northward was cut off by a high ridge of splintered scaurs, or cliff-like rocks, rising in terraces upon one another.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Between him and it, as well as stretching all round as far as he could see, were densely-wooded declivities backed by equally densely-wooded heights.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading “H’m!” he said, “my way to Bill Seymour’s hut lies over those rocks, or else round them to west or east.
