used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
(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 Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed, then, that there would be little danger of discovery as soon as it was dark enough to prevent their being seen at a distance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It seemed, then, that there would be little danger of discovery as soon as it was dark enough to prevent their being seen at a distance.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It seemed, then, that there would be little danger of discovery as soon as it was dark enough to prevent their being seen at a distance.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It seemed, then, that there would be little danger of discovery as soon as it was dark enough to prevent their being seen at a distance.
having made preparations
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
immediately past
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
go away from a place
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
absolutely essential
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
not any; not one
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
go across or through
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It seemed, then, that there would be little danger of discovery as soon as it was dark enough to prevent their being seen at a distance.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed, then, that there would be little danger of discovery as soon as it was dark enough to prevent their being seen at a distance.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It seemed, then, that there would be little danger of discovery as soon as it was dark enough to prevent their being seen at a distance.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
in the near future
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed, then, that there would be little danger of discovery as soon as it was dark enough to prevent their being seen at a distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed, then, that there would be little danger of discovery as soon as it was dark enough to prevent their being seen at a distance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
at the time that
From this reading At last the hour came when Sidney judged it was dark enough for them to venture out.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Moreover, all the houses opened toward the valley, and like their place of refuge had no windows facing the mountain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys rolled up their blankets and disposed of their packs to the best advantage for traveling, then left their shelter with feverish haste in their longing to reach water.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not think it necessary to wait until late at night, for as soon as they could leave the house they would climb a little way up the mountain and then pass along the slope at some distance above the village.
