used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A mutual understanding flashed between them in these glances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A mutual understanding flashed between them in these glances.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
Croisset
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From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A mutual understanding flashed between them in these glances.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading A mutual understanding flashed between them in these glances.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
Howland
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From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
Howland's
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From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
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 In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading A mutual understanding flashed between them in these glances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
with speed
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
spurtverbUS /spɜːrt/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a sudden spurt Howland knew that the Frenchman could quickly put distance between them--but not a distance that his bullets could not cover in the space of a breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A mutual understanding flashed between them in these glances.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A mutual understanding flashed between them in these glances.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PURSUIT Behind the sledge ran Howland, to the right of the team ran Jean.
two times
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading A mutual understanding flashed between them in these glances.
at the time that
From this reading Once or twice when Croisset glanced back his eyes met those of the engineer.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He cracked his whip and smiled, and Howland's teeth gleamed back coldly in reply.
