absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
ATTEMPTnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
DARINGnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
evergreennounUS /ˈevərɡriːn/
a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
EvidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
HuronnounUS /ˈhjuːrɑːn/
the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
pickverbUS /pɪk/
select carefully from a group
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible even for the sharpest eyes to pick out the three behind the evergreen screen.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His sensitive hearing brought down the faint voices again and once or twice the light crush of footsteps.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Nevertheless he put his rifle forward, ready for an instant shot, if needed, but remained absolutely still, waiting for them to make the next move.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Evidently, the warriors were moving slowly along the edge of the cliff, talking as they went, and the hunter surmised that the three were the subject of their attention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
WilletnounUS /ˈwɪlɪt/
large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE DARING ATTEMPT Willet knew from their paint that the faces looking down were those of Huron warriors, but he was quite sure they had not seen anything, and that the men would soon pass on.
