used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
the act of departing
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
being one more than seven
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
divisible by two
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
footmarks
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From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
immediately past
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
of an obscure nature
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE OPEN SEA.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
not used up
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE OPEN SEA.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
carry out
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPEN SEA.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next morning by eight o'clock all the remaining effects were on board, and the preparations for departure completed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what was his astonishment, to find he could see nothing through it, not even neighbouring objects.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He climbed to the top of a height which commanded a view of the whole southern horizon, and took out his pocket telescope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But before starting the Doctor thought he would like to take a last look at the country and see if any further traces of the presence of strangers could be discovered, for the mysterious footmarks they had met with were never out of his thoughts.
