used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
anew
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading They were very comfortable there, and, uplifted by their success of the night they were sanguine of an equal success by day.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
CONCERTnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were very comfortable there, and, uplifted by their success of the night they were sanguine of an equal success by day.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
an opposing military force
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading They were very comfortable there, and, uplifted by their success of the night they were sanguine of an equal success by day.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
not accessible to view
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
ten 10s
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
interwovenadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈwoʊvən/
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
engage in
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
the force of workers available
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
in motion
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They were very comfortable there, and, uplifted by their success of the night they were sanguine of an equal success by day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
postingnounUS /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
precisely, exactly
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading They were very comfortable there, and, uplifted by their success of the night they were sanguine of an equal success by day.
except for; apart from
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading They were very comfortable there, and, uplifted by their success of the night they were sanguine of an equal success by day.
Tayoga
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From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were very comfortable there, and, uplifted by their success of the night they were sanguine of an equal success by day.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading They were very comfortable there, and, uplifted by their success of the night they were sanguine of an equal success by day.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very comfortable there, and, uplifted by their success of the night they were sanguine of an equal success by day.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading The two lay behind the huge trunk of a tree torn down by some old hurricane and now almost hidden by vegetation and trailing vines.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading To the right Robert caught occasional glimpses of Willet, moving about in the bushes, but save for these stray glances he watched the other side of the stream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
at the time that
From this reading He allowed Robert and Tayoga to remain together, knowing they were at their best when partners.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
WilletnounUS /ˈwɪlɪt/
large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A FOREST CONCERT The deep creek with its high banks and interwoven forest and thickets on the other side formed an excellent second line of defense, and Willet, with the instinct of a true commander, made the most of it, again posting his men at wide intervals until they covered a distance of several hundred yards, at the same time instructing them to conceal themselves carefully, and let the enemy make the first move.
