used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
ANDY
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From this reading ANDY SCATTERS THE SERENADERS.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Could it be he had slept the whole night through, and that daylight was at hand?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could it be he had slept the whole night through, and that daylight was at hand?
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could it be he had slept the whole night through, and that daylight was at hand?
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Could it be he had slept the whole night through, and that daylight was at hand?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
depressingly dark
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Could it be he had slept the whole night through, and that daylight was at hand?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
not accessible to view
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
Lopez
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From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Could it be he had slept the whole night through, and that daylight was at hand?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
on one occasion
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
SCATTERS
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From this reading ANDY SCATTERS THE SERENADERS.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
SERENADERS
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From this reading ANDY SCATTERS THE SERENADERS.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Could it be he had slept the whole night through, and that daylight was at hand?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANDY SCATTERS THE SERENADERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Could it be he had slept the whole night through, and that daylight was at hand?
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
directed up
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
at the time that
From this reading The first thing that Rob noticed was that it did not seem nearly as dark and gloomy as when he had lain down.
which person or people
From this reading Next he made out the form of Lopez, the Mexican guide, who was sitting with his back against a tree, as though that might be his favorite way of sleeping.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Could it be he had slept the whole night through, and that daylight was at hand?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He settled this mystery with his first glance upward; for there he discovered that a pale fragment of a once proud moon had arisen in the east, and was looking mournfully down upon their hidden camp.
