adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
Joanna
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From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
knight'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
MoatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
proportionallyadverbUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənəli/
to a proportionate degree
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading His party had then formed to a narrower front, in order to pass between the trees, and the track was trod proportionally deeper in the snow.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At this point Sir Daniel had turned a little to his left, and then plunged straight under a grove of very lofty timber.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two courses open to Dick; either to continue to follow in the knight's trail, and, if he were able, to fall upon him that very night in camp, or to strike out a path of his own, and seek to place himself between Sir Daniel and his destination.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was almost certain that Sir Daniel had made for the Moat House; but, considering the heavy snow, the lateness of the hour, and the necessity under which he would lie of avoiding the few roads and striking across the wood, it was equally certain that he could not hope to reach it ere the morrow.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Either scheme was open to serious objection, and Dick, who feared to expose Joanna to the hazards of a fight, had not yet decided between them when he reached the borders of the wood.
