used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
anew
From this reading From the man he looked up again at the dogs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Howland took his pipe from his mouth as he watched the staring interest of Croisset.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the man he looked up again at the dogs.
babeesh
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From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
clear-cutadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrkʌt/
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
Croisset
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
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 The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
gargoylesnounUS /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪlz/
plural of “gargoyle” — a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
Half-way
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From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
haunches
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From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
Howland
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From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Howland took his pipe from his mouth as he watched the staring interest of Croisset.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the man he looked up again at the dogs.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From the man he looked up again at the dogs.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Howland took his pipe from his mouth as he watched the staring interest of Croisset.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Howland took his pipe from his mouth as he watched the staring interest of Croisset.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
squatverbUS /skwɑːt/
sit on one's heels
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Howland took his pipe from his mouth as he watched the staring interest of Croisset.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
dependable
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
in a strange manner
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
toggledverbUS /ˈtɑːɡəld/
past form of “toggle” — provide with a toggle or toggles
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Howland took his pipe from his mouth as he watched the staring interest of Croisset.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From the man he looked up again at the dogs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Howland took his pipe from his mouth as he watched the staring interest of Croisset.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
at the time that
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sharp edge of that part of the mountain from which they were descending stood out in a clear-cut line against the sky, and on this edge the six dogs of the team sat squat on their haunches, silent and motionless, like strangely carved gargoyles placed there to guard the limitless plains below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jean had toggled his team with a stout length of babeesh on the mountain top and he was looking back when Howland turned toward him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE HOUSE OF THE RED DEATH Half-way down the ridge a low word from Croisset stopped the engineer.
