used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALSE CLUE.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading A FALSE CLUE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
declivitynoun
a downward slope or bend
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A FALSE CLUE.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
footfallnounUS /ˈfʊtfɔːl/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
obtain
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
a quick look
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
how
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From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
of great significance or value
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
go across or through
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
a course of conduct
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
Pendar
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From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
recurring again and again
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
rivuletnoun
a small stream
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The officer had gone beyond sight of this open space and the point where the stranger must pass him was shrouded in darkness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
watchernounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
at the time that
From this reading He had heard a faint footfall and the sound was repeated more distinctly when some one leaped across the rivulet and came up the gentle declivity.
in or at the place that
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
whiskedverbUS /wɪskt/
past form of “whisk” — move somewhere quickly
From this reading Detective Pendar instantly whisked out of the path, among the undergrowth and under the trees, where he was invisible to one a foot away.
willedverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The watcher would have willed it otherwise, for it was important that he should gain a glimpse of the other, but time did not permit, since Pendar could not know how far he would have to hurry over the trail in order to reach such a favorable spot.
