used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
anew
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Again it sank to the same depth, and, on being drawn out, a second black jet sprung forth.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
put or send forth
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
Demdike
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From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Again it sank to the same depth, and, on being drawn out, a second black jet sprung forth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Again it sank to the same depth, and, on being drawn out, a second black jet sprung forth.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
implementverbUS /ˈɪmpləmənt/
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
a particular point in time
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Again it sank to the same depth, and, on being drawn out, a second black jet sprung forth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Again it sank to the same depth, and, on being drawn out, a second black jet sprung forth.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Again it sank to the same depth, and, on being drawn out, a second black jet sprung forth.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Again it sank to the same depth, and, on being drawn out, a second black jet sprung forth.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
move hurridly
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
spoutedverbUS /ˈspaʊtɪd/
past form of “spout” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Again it sank to the same depth, and, on being drawn out, a second black jet sprung forth.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
tuftnounUS /tʌft/
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meanwhile the hostile party continued to advance up the dry channel before mentioned, and shouted on beholding these strange preparations, but they did not relax their speed.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The next moment he plucked it forth, as if with a great effort, and a jet of black water spouted into the air; but, heedless of this, he went to the next marked spot, and again plunged the sharp point of the implement into the ground.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
at the time that
From this reading Demdike went a little further down the hill, stopping when he came to the green patch.
in or at the place that
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He then plunged his staff into the sod at the first point where he had cast a tuft of heather, and with such force that it sank more than three feet.
