used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
blood-redadjective
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
put or send forth
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
Clarke
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From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
envelopverbUS /ɪnˈveləp/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
on one occasion
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
unusual or striking
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
SIOUXnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
in the near future
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
confined on all sides
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
not known
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The drama passing before his eyes deepened and intensified his feeling that he was surrounded by the unusual.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sweep of plains on one side, and on the other the dim outline of mountains behind which a blood-red sun was sinking, gave it a setting at once majestic and full of menace.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading The horizon, as the twilight spread over its whole surface, suggested the wilderness, the unknown and many dangers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The fire burned low, the creeping dusk reached the edge of the thin forest to the right, and soon, with the dying of the flames, it would envelop the figures of both Sioux and soldiers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE SIOUX WARNING The scene cast a singular spell, uncanny and exciting, over young Clarke.
