used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
anew
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
(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 Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading The men hesitated for a moment, but directly after let themselves down, and swam boldly after her.
the lower side of anything
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The men hesitated for a moment, but directly after let themselves down, and swam boldly after her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
without deviation
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
dismounted
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From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
set up or found
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
a young female
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
gurglingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
hearer's
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From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The men hesitated for a moment, but directly after let themselves down, and swam boldly after her.
not accessible to view
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
how
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From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
immediately past
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
the force of workers available
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
a particular point in time
From this reading The men hesitated for a moment, but directly after let themselves down, and swam boldly after her.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
not any; not one
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
move upward
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
a strong line
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
except for; apart from
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
in the near future
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading The men hesitated for a moment, but directly after let themselves down, and swam boldly after her.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The men hesitated for a moment, but directly after let themselves down, and swam boldly after her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
up to a particular time
From this reading Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
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 Then came a time of horror, for they could climb no higher; and slowly they had seen the water swell and rise till it came nearer and nearer; and at last, giddy with fright, the poor servant had slipped from her hold into the fierce stream.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon after there came a shout, and then one or two strange, gurgling cries, which chilled the hearer's blood, and then all was silent save the rushing of the river, till voices were heard overhead when her cry for help brought salvation.
at the time that
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
in or at the place that
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
which person or people
From this reading A rope of handkerchiefs and straps was soon improvised, with which the black again descended; and in a few minutes the poor, fainting girl was drawn up from the shelf of rock upon which she had been for hours resting; and, after regaining her strength somewhat, she related how that, when the storm set in, the men had hurriedly dismounted; and, securing their horses at the bottom, climbed with the two poor girls to the shelf where she was found--a place well sheltered by the overhanging rock; and, of course, at the same time thoroughly hidden from those who passed above.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the blacks then let himself over the edge, and climbed down, to return directly after with the announcement that Miss Anderson was below.
