used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Hammond felt that he had done his duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Hammond felt that he had done his duty.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Hammond felt that he had done his duty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hammond felt that he had done his duty.
Hammond
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From this reading Hammond felt that he had done his duty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hammond felt that he had done his duty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hammond felt that he had done his duty.
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From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
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 Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
Meagan
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From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
a course of conduct
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
with speed
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
not in physical motion
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hammond felt that he had done his duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
precisely as stated
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading On he walked, until he had traversed fully a mile, when he paused and began carefully to examine the bushes that overhung the path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had awakened the trapper to a sense of his personal danger, and that was enough.
at the time that
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without waiting for his reply, he moved rapidly away, taking a direction that led toward the Meagan village.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When he had gone a few hundred yards, a close scrutiny would have revealed that he was following a path--a very slight one, it is true, but still sufficiently defined to show that it was familiar to him.
