used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
from appearances alone
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
placed crosswise
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The only evidence of their presence there still was the dim glow of a pipe.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
divisible by two
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The only evidence of their presence there still was the dim glow of a pipe.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
obtain
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
a young female
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
a quick look
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The only evidence of their presence there still was the dim glow of a pipe.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
KEEL-BOAT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
the force of workers available
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
not any; not one
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
and nothing more
From this reading The only evidence of their presence there still was the dim glow of a pipe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
a course of conduct
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The only evidence of their presence there still was the dim glow of a pipe.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The only evidence of their presence there still was the dim glow of a pipe.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
with speed
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
without speaking
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
not in physical motion
From this reading The only evidence of their presence there still was the dim glow of a pipe.
stumbleverbUS /ˈstʌmbəl/
walk unsteadily
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The only evidence of their presence there still was the dim glow of a pipe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
well-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The path was narrow and apparently little used, extremely rough at first until we finally came out upon what was seemingly a well-built road descending to a lower level in the general direction of the river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
which person or people
From this reading We crossed the front of the house, but at a distance enabling us to gain no glimpse of the two men who guarded the porch, or to even hear their voices.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl, however, was sufficiently familiar with her surroundings to advance rapidly even in the dark, and I managed to stumble blindly along after her at a pace which kept her in sight, comprehending the urgent need of haste.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading WE CAPTURE A KEEL-BOAT I followed her closely, a mere shadow, as she silently led the way along the edge of the wood and back of the negro quarters.
