used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
divisible by two
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
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From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
hamletsnounUS /ˈhæmləts/
plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
Markham
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From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
a human being
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
public-house
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From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
Richard
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From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He avoided even the small hamlets, and kept as much as possible in the open country.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Richard Markham struck into the fields, and pursued his way in a southerly direction.
at the time that
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was long after sunset when he stopped at a small country public-house, where he determined to rest for the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being unaware of the precise nature of the danger which menaced his life,—although of course connecting it with the part which he had recently played in the invasion,—he feared lest printed descriptions of his person, with rewards for his apprehension, might be circulated; and this source of terror induced him to choose the most secluded paths.
