afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
at or in the front
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
Colcord
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From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
copper-skinned
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From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
the act of departing
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
divisible by two
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
set up or found
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
made afraid
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
Henderson
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From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
provoking horror
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
isletnounUS /ˈaɪlɪt/
a small island
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
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 But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
engage in
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
midstreamnounUS /ˈmɪdstriːm/
the middle of a stream
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
not any; not one
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
on one occasion
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
PaulingnounUS /ˈpɔːlɪŋ/
United States chemist who studied the nature of chemical bonding (1901-1994)
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
Rawlins
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From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
red-bearded
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From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
not in physical motion
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
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 But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
communicated in words
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys, still shuddering at the horrible sight they had seen, were subdued and too much impressed to talk; Mr. Pauling, Mr. Henderson and the explorer were deep in thought and even the irrepressible Rawlins had no comment to make in the face of this awful tragedy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But as the point where lay the gruesome remains of what had once been the red-bearded giant was left behind and the trees hid the circling birds of ill omen from sight, the spirits of those in the boat revived and their thoughts turned to the future and what might lie ahead of them.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL For some time after their precipitate departure from the spot where the red-bearded man’s body had been found, those in the boat remained silent.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Colcord, half Indian as he was, shared his copper-skinned companions’ terror to some extent and kept the boat in midstream, swinging her wide of each point and islet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Indians, frightened and with all their primitive superstitions aroused, plied their paddles and glanced fearfully first at one shore and then at the other, but uttered no words.
