used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Limestone Plain--The Devil's Tracks--A Strange Mark.
anew
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
(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 At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading The Limestone Plain--The Devil's Tracks--A Strange Mark.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
being one more than seven
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
set up or found
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
LimestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading The Limestone Plain--The Devil's Tracks--A Strange Mark.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The Limestone Plain--The Devil's Tracks--A Strange Mark.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Limestone Plain--The Devil's Tracks--A Strange Mark.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
not in physical motion
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
successive (without a break)
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The Limestone Plain--The Devil's Tracks--A Strange Mark.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
required or under orders
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Limestone Plain--The Devil's Tracks--A Strange Mark.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading They still followed the faint track leading straight toward the dark ridge they had seen beyond the blue expanse.
TracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The Limestone Plain--The Devil's Tracks--A Strange Mark.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading This supposed dry lake had been visible from the camp before sunrise, but as the sun rose it disappeared, nor did they again sight it until nearly eight o'clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At ten they were close to it, and all doubt as to its character was set at rest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The morning found them early on the move, the night having passed without any alarm, false or real.
