used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading There was little time for the men to consider their actions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
a youthful male person
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
lacking funds
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
deem to be
From this reading There was little time for the men to consider their actions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was little time for the men to consider their actions.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
a young female
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD RESULTS.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
and nothing more
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little time for the men to consider their actions.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was little time for the men to consider their actions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
RESULTSnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading GOOD RESULTS.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
except for; apart from
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
Silas
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From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
in a swift manner
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was little time for the men to consider their actions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little time for the men to consider their actions.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
the upper part of anything
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
toppledverbUS /ˈtɑːpəld/
past form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One glance showed them the boy safely perched on top of the plank, but the girl was bending backward.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Uncle John could not run so swiftly as the lawyer, but he broke through a gap in the hedge and arrived at a point just beneath the plank at the same time that Silas Watson did.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She threw out her arms in a vain endeavor to save herself, and with a low cry toppled and plunged swiftly toward the ground.
