used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
(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 “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading “Look at those clouds piling up.
Dave
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From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
doesn't
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From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
the act of departing
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
Here's
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From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
hoppedverbUS /hɑːpt/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
It's
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From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look at those clouds piling up.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
Ned
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From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
pilingnounUS /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
From this reading “Look at those clouds piling up.
having a point
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
with little or no delay
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
slabsnounUS /slæbz/
plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
move hurridly
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
There's
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From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Look at those clouds piling up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It’s going to be a black night,” remarked Dave, as the car regained speed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Look at those clouds piling up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain on us,” and he pointed to a low-lying bank that had appeared in the western sky.
Wilbur's
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From this reading Promptly at seven o’clock Dave Wilbur’s car slowed down in front of the Blake house and Ned hopped nimbly into the seat beside the driver.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “There’s a lot of wind in those clouds, judging by their ragged edges,” replied Ned, “but as for being a black night, all we want is light enough to find the entrance to the old road and locate the shack and the pile of slabs.
