fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
move towards
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
BLACKMAILverbUS /ˈblækmeɪl/
exert pressure on someone through threats
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He smiled to himself as he noted the fact, for he knew their origin; he knew their object.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
Hervey
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From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He smiled to himself as he noted the fact, for he knew their origin; he knew their object.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To-day, however, there were none.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He smiled to himself as he noted the fact, for he knew their origin; he knew their object.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
not one, and not any
From this reading To-day, however, there were none.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He smiled to himself as he noted the fact, for he knew their origin; he knew their object.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He smiled to himself as he noted the fact, for he knew their origin; he knew their object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He smiled to himself as he noted the fact, for he knew their origin; he knew their object.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He knew, too, that they were used as signals for other things.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading He knew, too, that they were used as signals for other things.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled to himself as he noted the fact, for he knew their origin; he knew their object.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He smiled to himself as he noted the fact, for he knew their origin; he knew their object.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To-day, however, there were none.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew, too, that they were used as signals for other things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He knew, too, that they were used as signals for other things.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He smiled to himself as he noted the fact, for he knew their origin; he knew their object.
To-day
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From this reading To-day, however, there were none.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He knew, too, that they were used as signals for other things.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He knew, too, that they were used as signals for other things.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He understood that these cries were the alarm of sentries stationed at certain points to warn those at the ranch of the approach of strangers.
a message informing of danger
From this reading BLACKMAIL As Hervey entered the valley of the ranch he listened for the warning owl cries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To-day, however, there were none.
