Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading A WOLF BROOD IN THE WAY.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

later than; following

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

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From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

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

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

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

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

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

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

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

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading A WOLF BROOD IN THE WAY.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

command with authority

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

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

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

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

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

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

From this reading A WOLF BROOD IN THE WAY.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

engage in

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

plural of “marking” — a distinguishing symbol

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

the light of the Moon

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

on the contrary

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

cut with a saw

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

the leader of a troop of Scouts

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

believed likely

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

with obstinate determination

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

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From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

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

From this reading A WOLF BROOD IN THE WAY.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

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

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

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

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

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

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

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

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A WOLF BROOD IN THE WAY.

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

From this reading Thad saw first of all that there were strange markings across the face of this cliff, or rather running up and down.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They consisted of several thicknesses, and as the boys drew closer, he discovered that what he suspected before was the truth; and that these were caused by vines that ascended for various distances, clinging tenaciously to the rock wall.

in or at the place that

From this reading For after he had taken his bearings anew, from the rocky head that towered almost above them, the other was able to make a direct course to the foot of an adjoining cliff, where the moonlight fell upon the chalky wall.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading A WOLF BROOD IN THE WAY.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was plain to the young scoutmaster that Aleck had studied his map carefully.