aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The details now beat against his trembling mind with concerted attack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then his memory played him another evil trick.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The details now beat against his trembling mind with concerted attack.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The details now beat against his trembling mind with concerted attack.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
body'snounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The woods were closing round him.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading The details now beat against his trembling mind with concerted attack.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
true confidential information
From this reading The details now beat against his trembling mind with concerted attack.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Then his memory played him another evil trick.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
assemble or get together
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then his memory played him another evil trick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then his memory played him another evil trick.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Then his memory played him another evil trick.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The details now beat against his trembling mind with concerted attack.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The details now beat against his trembling mind with concerted attack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Then his memory played him another evil trick.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The woods were closing round him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his memory played him another evil trick.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
in the direction of
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
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 They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
a shaky motion
From this reading The details now beat against his trembling mind with concerted attack.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Then his memory played him another evil trick.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The woods were closing round him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
at the time that
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
in or at the place that
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The details now beat against his trembling mind with concerted attack.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading He suddenly recalled those uncovered feet projecting beyond the edge of the tent, and the body's appearance of having been dragged towards the opening; the man's shrinking from something by the door when he woke later.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The woods were closing round him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They seemed to gather in those deep spaces of the silent forest about him, where the host of trees stood waiting, listening, watching to see what he would do.
