used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After him, but nearly a quarter of a mile away, rushed a horde of savages.
anew
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
AscendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After him, but nearly a quarter of a mile away, rushed a horde of savages.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
Faytans
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From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After him, but nearly a quarter of a mile away, rushed a horde of savages.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading After him, but nearly a quarter of a mile away, rushed a horde of savages.
ten 10s
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading After him, but nearly a quarter of a mile away, rushed a horde of savages.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After him, but nearly a quarter of a mile away, rushed a horde of savages.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
one of four equal parts
From this reading After him, but nearly a quarter of a mile away, rushed a horde of savages.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading So I rose again and headed east across the island in the direction of the Pearl City.
done under pressure
From this reading After him, but nearly a quarter of a mile away, rushed a horde of savages.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading After him, but nearly a quarter of a mile away, rushed a horde of savages.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
sprintingverbUS /ˈsprɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “sprint” — run very fast, usually for a short distance
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
express in words
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
at the time that
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But the shadows lay so thick in the forest that I could not tell whether any Faytans remained there or not.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ascending to an altitude of several hundred feet I attempted what is called the “spiral dip,” circling, in the air while gradually descending.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I must have covered five of the ten miles in the next five minutes, and the machine was working perfectly, when on glancing down I discovered a native sprinting across the fields at a rapid pace.
