in actual fact
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
a youthful male person
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He wanted to examine the vicinity for footmarks.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
footmarks
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From this reading He wanted to examine the vicinity for footmarks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wanted to examine the vicinity for footmarks.
set up or found
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to examine the vicinity for footmarks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
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 The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
the light of the Moon
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
of an obscure nature
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
not one, and not any
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
carry out
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the bright, sunny glow it was hard for the boy to believe that he had actually seen the mysterious figure in the moonlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE WOODS.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE WOODS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He wanted to examine the vicinity for footmarks.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to examine the vicinity for footmarks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he found none, which was not surprising, for the ground on which the craft had been brought to rest was hard and firm, and not likely to take on any impressions.
Wondership
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From this reading The next morning Jack watched his opportunity, and under the pretext of hunting, left camp after breakfast and made his way to the side of the Wondership.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THROUGH THE WOODS.
