used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His chief concern now was the evading of any possible suspicion against himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His chief concern now was the evading of any possible suspicion against himself.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading In return for the blood on his hands, he had gained a single poke of gold-dust.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
a person who is in charge
From this reading His chief concern now was the evading of any possible suspicion against himself.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading His chief concern now was the evading of any possible suspicion against himself.
Dan
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From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
evadingverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading His chief concern now was the evading of any possible suspicion against himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no longer possibility of his holding the secret of the mine for himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In return for the blood on his hands, he had gained a single poke of gold-dust.
gold-dust
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From this reading In return for the blood on his hands, he had gained a single poke of gold-dust.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In return for the blood on his hands, he had gained a single poke of gold-dust.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In return for the blood on his hands, he had gained a single poke of gold-dust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was no longer possibility of his holding the secret of the mine for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
the act of retaining something
From this reading There was no longer possibility of his holding the secret of the mine for himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
for more time
From this reading There was no longer possibility of his holding the secret of the mine for himself.
McGrew
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From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was no longer possibility of his holding the secret of the mine for himself.
miscarriagenounUS /mɪˈskerədʒ/
failure of a plan
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no longer possibility of his holding the secret of the mine for himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His chief concern now was the evading of any possible suspicion against himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In return for the blood on his hands, he had gained a single poke of gold-dust.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
pokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading In return for the blood on his hands, he had gained a single poke of gold-dust.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading There was no longer possibility of his holding the secret of the mine for himself.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His chief concern now was the evading of any possible suspicion against himself.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In return for the blood on his hands, he had gained a single poke of gold-dust.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading There was no longer possibility of his holding the secret of the mine for himself.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In return for the blood on his hands, he had gained a single poke of gold-dust.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading His chief concern now was the evading of any possible suspicion against himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no longer possibility of his holding the secret of the mine for himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still furious over the miscarriage in his plans caused by this arrival.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dan McGrew, from a point of safe concealment, watched the coming of the sled with keen interest.
