used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
ashenadjectiveUS /ˈæʃən/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
cavitynounUS /ˈkævəti/
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
chucklingverbUS /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
crosswaysadverb
transversely
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
flashlightnounUS /ˈflæʃlaɪt/
a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
grewsome
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From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
Roy's
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From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
simulatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd/
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
soullessadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlləs/
lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
a special situation
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
THOROUGHadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It seemed as if that stark, staring thing might be chuckling through its rigid, grinning mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
male cat
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
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 Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
unfeelingadjectiveUS /ənˈfiːlɪŋ/
devoid of feeling for others
From this reading Somewhere nearby, mud was dripping from an exposed root, and the earth laden drops as they fell one by one into the ragged cavity gave a sound which simulated a kind of unfeeling laughter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SCOUT IS THOROUGH Scout though he was, Roy's hand trembled as he passed his flashlight to Tom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could not, for his life, point that flashlight himself at the grewsome object which he had seen in the darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lying crossways underneath the trunk was the body of a man, his face looking straight up into the sky with a fixed stare, and a soulless grin upon his ashen face.
