used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
lacking funds
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading The feathers were plucked from this, a fire kindled, and in a few moments it was cooked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Seth, when they first halted, made off in the woods, and in the course of a half-hour returned with a large fowl.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
the organ of sight
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading The feathers were plucked from this, a fire kindled, and in a few moments it was cooked.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The feathers were plucked from this, a fire kindled, and in a few moments it was cooked.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Seth, when they first halted, made off in the woods, and in the course of a half-hour returned with a large fowl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
forest-trees
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From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Seth, when they first halted, made off in the woods, and in the course of a half-hour returned with a large fowl.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The feathers were plucked from this, a fire kindled, and in a few moments it was cooked.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Seth, when they first halted, made off in the woods, and in the course of a half-hour returned with a large fowl.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
someone who hunts game
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The feathers were plucked from this, a fire kindled, and in a few moments it was cooked.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Seth, when they first halted, made off in the woods, and in the course of a half-hour returned with a large fowl.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The feathers were plucked from this, a fire kindled, and in a few moments it was cooked.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
not one, and not any
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Seth, when they first halted, made off in the woods, and in the course of a half-hour returned with a large fowl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading The feathers were plucked from this, a fire kindled, and in a few moments it was cooked.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Seth, when they first halted, made off in the woods, and in the course of a half-hour returned with a large fowl.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading Seth, when they first halted, made off in the woods, and in the course of a half-hour returned with a large fowl.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
confined on all sides
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The feathers were plucked from this, a fire kindled, and in a few moments it was cooked.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On either side, it was surrounded by dark overhanging forest-trees and heavier undergrowth, through which none but the eagle eye of the hunter or savage, could discover their retreat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The feathers were plucked from this, a fire kindled, and in a few moments it was cooked.
at the time that
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When day broke, they halted in a small valley through which a small, sparkling stream made its way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through the entire night, with now and then an occasional halt of a few minutes each, the fugitives--for they may now properly be termed such--continued their journey.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Seth, when they first halted, made off in the woods, and in the course of a half-hour returned with a large fowl.
