accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
(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 At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But--was it inevitable?
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He flung himself prone and extended the pole.
opinion or judgment
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He flung himself prone and extended the pole.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He flung himself prone and extended the pole.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But--was it inevitable?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
and nothing more
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading He flung himself prone and extended the pole.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading He flung himself prone and extended the pole.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
SUPERSTITIONnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCIENCE AND SUPERSTITION For an instant Adrian closed his eyes that he might not see the inevitable end.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But--was it inevitable?
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 water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the logging camp he had heard of just such accidents as this and not all of them were fatal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading The water in its whirling sometimes tossed that which it had caught outward to safety.
