used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
in a state of sleep
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
birchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
cautioningverbUS /ˈkɔːʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
Darragh
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From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
the first light of day
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
in a gradual manner
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
set afire or burning
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
put a saddle on
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
saggingadjectiveUS /ˈsæɡɪŋ/
hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
Stormont
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From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A man, already dressed, came and peered out at him, then hurried to open the door.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
at the time that
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Darragh, cautioning Stormont with a slight gesture, went forward, mounted the rustic veranda, and knocked at a lighted window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * II When Stormont gently halted his horse it was dawn, and Eve sagging against him with one arm around his neck, sat huddled up on her saddle fast asleep.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In a birch woods, on the eastern slope of the divide, stood the log camp, dimly visible in the silvery light of early morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I didn't know you, Captain Darragh----" he began, but fell silent under the warning gesture that checked him.
