used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
altercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
Carlisle
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From this reading Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
Carlisle's
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From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
without doubt or question
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
a young female
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
hogbacknoun
a narrow ridge of hills
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
lopeverbUS /loʊp/
run easily
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
not any; not one
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
Rathburn
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From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading After he had passed the cabin, Rathburn checked his pace and proceeded more slowly up the long stretches of road to the hogback.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading QUICK TURNS As he rode westward along the road at a swinging lope, Rathburn made no apparent effort to conceal his movements.
at the time that
From this reading Rathburn could not forget the look on the girl's face when she had asked him about the activities of the officer in the automobile.
in or at the place that
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night sky was bright with stars, and, although the moon was not up, the road was clearly outlined through the marching stands of timber as he swung upward past the cabin where he had met the girl said to be Carlisle's sister.
