used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
at or in the front
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
have
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
travel across or pass over
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
without deviation
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
lowlandnounUS /ˈloʊlænd/
low level country
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
engage in
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
others
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From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
a course of conduct
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
on the contrary
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
thickestadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkɪst/
superlative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
at the time that
From this reading THE BEAR FIGHT During the day, following the night when the mysterious lights appeared in the lowland directly to the west and beyond the river, they passed through several dense forests.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He saw the river make a long circular sweep, and directly ahead noticed a coast line of steep hills which marked the shore of the river on the opposite side.
which person or people
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As George passed into the open space he saw an animal cross his path, and without waiting to inform the others, he shot.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading George, who was in the lead at this time, emerged from the thickest wood into a rather open plain.
but in spite of that
From this reading Harry and the Professor, who were behind with the team, had not yet reached the clearing.
