used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
Alison
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From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
at or in or to any place
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet he could not doubt the testimony of his own senses.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Yet he could not doubt the testimony of his own senses.
opinion or judgment
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
impalpableadjective
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
not any; not one
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet he could not doubt the testimony of his own senses.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
on one occasion
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet he could not doubt the testimony of his own senses.
Rayne
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From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
cut with a saw
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Yet he could not doubt the testimony of his own senses.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
not in physical motion
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Yet he could not doubt the testimony of his own senses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A deep, lifeless hush brooded once more over the forest, and he saw nothing anywhere but the still shadows of trees.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had heard the thin, far call; a muffled, impalpable voice, that was the voice of Alison Rayne.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DANGEROUS WATERS Dexter searched about him with wide bewildered eyes.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
woodsman's
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From this reading His woodsman's instinct assured him that no human being lurked within hailing distance.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he could not doubt the testimony of his own senses.
