used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
anew
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It was a dangerous trail in spots, and he moved forward slowly.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
having the place or position changed
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
Farvel
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From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was a dangerous trail in spots, and he moved forward slowly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
the act of departing
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
I'll
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From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a dangerous trail in spots, and he moved forward slowly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
come together
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
Menden
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From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was a dangerous trail in spots, and he moved forward slowly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
not any; not one
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
and nothing more
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
others
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From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
a course of conduct
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading It was a dangerous trail in spots, and he moved forward slowly.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I may be able to help Menden and the others more by keeping out of sight," he reasoned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading It was a dangerous trail in spots, and he moved forward slowly.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "If a fight is going on, I'll try to tackle the rascal from the rear."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No more shots reached his ears, and only the cries of the night birds disturbed him as he advanced slowly up the mountain path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a dangerous trail in spots, and he moved forward slowly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick felt that he must advance with caution, having no desire to meet Joseph Farvel again, if it could be avoided.
