used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They gained their post without attracting attention.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading They gained their post without attracting attention.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
recognizable; marked
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Dusk fell early upon the river.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Dusk fell early upon the river.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
divisible by two
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Dusk fell early upon the river.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading They gained their post without attracting attention.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
depressingly dark
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
ten 10s
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
keenest-sighted
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From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
immediately past
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
look-out
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From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
PathansnounUS /ˈpæθənz/
plural of “pathan” — a member of the mountain people living in the eastern regions of Afghanistan
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading They gained their post without attracting attention.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Dusk fell early upon the river.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
only a very short time before
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dusk fell early upon the river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They gained their post without attracting attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gained their post without attracting attention.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He ordered three of the Pathans to creep cautiously out to the end of the bridge, and lie down behind some flat rocks there, keeping a sharp look-out for the appearance of the enemy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dusk fell early upon the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
at the time that
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was gloomy below even while the mountain tops were still glistening in the glow of sunset, and the sky was bright.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They gained their post without attracting attention.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading At last, when the keenest-sighted of the little party could see scarcely two hundred yards down the track on the opposite bank of the stream, Bob decided that it was time to move.
