used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
at or in the front
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A terribly lonely place it was, and still as death as they went down into it.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A terribly lonely place it was, and still as death as they went down into it.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They went down into the plain.
apart from; not including
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
opinion or judgment
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They went down into the plain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A terribly lonely place it was, and still as death as they went down into it.
Missionernoun
someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
Mukoki
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From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They went down into the plain.
having a point
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
purplishadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrplɪʃ/
of a color intermediate between red and blue
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
Roland
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From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
snow-hidden
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From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
not in physical motion
From this reading A terribly lonely place it was, and still as death as they went down into it.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
Tavish
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From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading A terribly lonely place it was, and still as death as they went down into it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They went down into the plain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went down into the plain.
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 It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went down into the plain.
in or at the place that
From this reading David strained his eyes, but he could see nothing where Father Roland had pointed except the purplish sea of forest growing black in the fading twilight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was a thick, wild place and it struck him that Tavish could not have chosen a spot of more sinister aspect in which to hide himself and his secret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ahead of the team Mukoki picked his way slowly and cautiously among the snow-hidden rocks, and with the Missioner David flung his weight backward on the sledge to keep it from running upon the dogs.
