aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading His confidential man of many races looked up from his work.
command with authority
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His confidential man of many races looked up from his work.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His confidential man of many races looked up from his work.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Standing passed into the house.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
IDEPSKI
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From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Standing passed into the house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His confidential man of many races looked up from his work.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His confidential man of many races looked up from his work.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His confidential man of many races looked up from his work.
the force of workers available
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
not any; not one
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Standing passed into the house.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading His confidential man of many races looked up from his work.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing passed into the house.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IDEPSKI The two men reached the office on the hillside minutes before the mail carrier.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His confidential man of many races looked up from his work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They took the hill direct, passing hurriedly through the aisles of scented woods which shadowed its face.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His confidential man of many races looked up from his work.
zigzaggingverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path
From this reading The other, the stranger, was left with no alternative but the roadway, zigzagging at an easier incline.
