used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
CrouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
an opposing military force
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Wylie looked round at Zoe, the tension of a few moments before forgotten.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Wylie looked round at Zoe, the tension of a few moments before forgotten.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
set up or found
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
obtain
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have good sight,” he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You have good sight,” he said.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Wylie looked round at Zoe, the tension of a few moments before forgotten.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Wylie looked round at Zoe, the tension of a few moments before forgotten.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
not any; not one
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Wylie looked round at Zoe, the tension of a few moments before forgotten.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You have good sight,” he said.
sangar
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From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “You have good sight,” he said.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Wylie looked round at Zoe, the tension of a few moments before forgotten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
unperceivedadjective
not perceived or commented on
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Everything depended on the most extreme watchfulness, so that if they did gain one of the heights they might be shot before they could shoot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
WylienounUS /ˈwaɪli/
United States poet (1885-1928)
From this reading Crouching behind the piled stones, Wylie tried to get a clear view of the enemy attacking from behind, but they had found such good cover that this was difficult.
but in spite of that
From this reading They were on a much lower level, which was fortunate, since they had no mark but the stones, yet the broken country afforded such facilities for concealment that they might at any time climb unperceived to a higher point, and fire down into the sangar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You have good sight,” he said.
Zoe
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From this reading Wylie looked round at Zoe, the tension of a few moments before forgotten.
