aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
any thing at all
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I knew of course that he was searching for some trace of his master.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
disabilitynounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I knew of course that he was searching for some trace of his master.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew of course that he was searching for some trace of his master.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
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 I knew of course that he was searching for some trace of his master.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I knew of course that he was searching for some trace of his master.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
not any; not one
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
PASDELOUP
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From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
preternaturallyadverb
in a supernatural manner
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading I knew of course that he was searching for some trace of his master.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
smudgenounUS /smʌdʒ/
a smoky fire to drive away insects
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I knew of course that he was searching for some trace of his master.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew of course that he was searching for some trace of his master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAGEDY.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading PASDELOUP did not so much as glance at the blazing tower.
a just detectable amount
From this reading I knew of course that he was searching for some trace of his master.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE TRAGEDY.
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 It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was still too dark for me to discern anything in the smudge of shadow beneath the trees, but my companion seemed to labor under no such disability.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He was gazing at the woods about us, scanning each thicket with eyes preternaturally bright.
