Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The calm surface of the cove was spread out nearly two hundred feet below them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

of large size for its weight

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

make calm or still

From this reading The calm surface of the cove was spread out nearly two hundred feet below them.

a small inlet

From this reading The calm surface of the cove was spread out nearly two hundred feet below them.

a downward slope or bend

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

-ing form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were Trentham and Hoole.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

ten 10s

From this reading The calm surface of the cove was spread out nearly two hundred feet below them.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

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 Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The calm surface of the cove was spread out nearly two hundred feet below them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

not often

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The calm surface of the cove was spread out nearly two hundred feet below them.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The calm surface of the cove was spread out nearly two hundred feet below them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The calm surface of the cove was spread out nearly two hundred feet below them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were Trentham and Hoole.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

in an unwilling manner

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

in a wary manner

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE LEDGE About an hour before sunset, two men were warily feeling their way among the boulders that strewed the steep declivity above the ledge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Slowly they moved downwards, rarely rising to their full height, but stooping as they dodged in and out between the largest of the stones, and heeding their feet with strained watchfulness.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Grinson, with the rest of their party, had been left in hiding near the burnt village, unwillingly; but Trentham had remarked that his bulky form was ill suited to reconnaissance work; a call would be made on his resources later.