used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
Alice's
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From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
breathlessnessnoun
a dyspneic condition
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
hadn't
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From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
Hugh
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From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
immediately past
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
and nothing more
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
sensedadjectiveUS /senst/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He hadn’t approved of this night journey after the lost sheep.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The very breathlessness in the air was in some way sinister; the light patches of moonlight in the big timber only accentuated its mystery, only darkened—by light of contrast—the gloom of the thickets.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading He had protested to the last instant; he wanted to go himself, and he had felt a weight of apprehension and concern that she could not explain away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Like a song soaring over the camp fire, clear and wonderfully sweet in the hushed and tremulous darkness, Alice’s laugh had been her only good-by to Hugh.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was new to the mountains, yet he had sensed a vague and whispered menace in the dark forest into which the trail would lead her.
