used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
alameda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
for the reason that
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
eucalyptusnounUS /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/
wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
fan-shapedadjective
shaped in the form of a fan
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
a boy or man
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
engage in
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
the light of the Moon
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
Olsen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
PRESIDENT'SnounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a pool of moonlight, and farther on the solid, fan-shaped reflections of palms.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since he had refused Olsen's offer, caution was advisable, because Kit felt sure the fellow had expected him to agree, and it was obvious that he knew enough to make him dangerous.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
WATCHERSnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
at the time that
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S WATCHERS When Kit was half way across the alameda he stopped and looked about.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nobody was near him, although he heard voices across the alameda, and he stood for a few moments, thinking, while his heart beat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dark trees rose against the sky; he could smell the eucalyptus and their thin shadows covered the ground with a quivering, open pattern.
