used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
put or send forth
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
start firing a weapon
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
HemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
hight
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From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
perspicacitynoun
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
rufescent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE TWO SCOUTS.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
semi-circular
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
slynessnounUS /ˈslaɪnəs/
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO SCOUTS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this same morning another fire had been kindled for the preparation of breakfast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Hemmed in on three sides by a semi-circular ledge of rocks, this fire can not be seen from any other point than the river in front, or its opposite shore.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO SCOUTS.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
precisely as stated
From this reading And the author of it has shown his slyness, and knowledge of Indian perspicacity, by using the material that causes the smoke to become very nearly invisible by the time it reaches the hight of the rock.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
in or at the place that
From this reading This one is, at least, a mile below the Indian encampment, and, unlike the latter, is close to the bank of the river, where the rufescent flames cast a reddish light upon the water.
