used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROUT AND A CAPTURE The intruder had halted.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A ROUT AND A CAPTURE The intruder had halted.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A ROUT AND A CAPTURE The intruder had halted.
without doubt or question
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
a young female
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A ROUT AND A CAPTURE The intruder had halted.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading A ROUT AND A CAPTURE The intruder had halted.
Harriet
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From this reading Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From her position it was not visible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading A ROUT AND A CAPTURE The intruder had halted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From her position it was not visible.
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 Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From her position it was not visible.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
ROUTverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading A ROUT AND A CAPTURE The intruder had halted.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
get rid of
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harriet knew that from his position he could see the camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROUT AND A CAPTURE The intruder had halted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being now between her and the light shed by the campfire, the girl was able to observe his movements quite clearly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She saw the man halt, peer, then suddenly straighten up and glance about him apprehensively.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading From her position it was not visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From her position it was not visible.
