used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
(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 Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Dave opened his eyes as the foot was suddenly removed, to view an amazing spectacle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dave opened his eyes as the foot was suddenly removed, to view an amazing spectacle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
Dave
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From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The fling of the tomahawk he saw was real, so was the sharp report of the gun.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The fling of the tomahawk he saw was real, so was the sharp report of the gun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
not in physical motion
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Dave opened his eyes as the foot was suddenly removed, to view an amazing spectacle.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The fling of the tomahawk he saw was real, so was the sharp report of the gun.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Dave opened his eyes as the foot was suddenly removed, to view an amazing spectacle.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The fling of the tomahawk he saw was real, so was the sharp report of the gun.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
cut with a saw
From this reading The fling of the tomahawk he saw was real, so was the sharp report of the gun.
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From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The fling of the tomahawk he saw was real, so was the sharp report of the gun.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fling of the tomahawk he saw was real, so was the sharp report of the gun.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Dave opened his eyes as the foot was suddenly removed, to view an amazing spectacle.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Dave opened his eyes as the foot was suddenly removed, to view an amazing spectacle.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading Above all, the heavy foot pressing down on his body and holding him motionless was tangible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dave opened his eyes as the foot was suddenly removed, to view an amazing spectacle.
tomahawkverbUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːk/
cut with a tomahawk
From this reading The fling of the tomahawk he saw was real, so was the sharp report of the gun.
topsy-turvyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpsiˈtɜːrvi/
in utter disorder
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Dave opened his eyes as the foot was suddenly removed, to view an amazing spectacle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MAKING HIS WAY Dave felt as if he was in some unreal, topsy-turvy dream.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
showing curiosity
From this reading Everything was like a Wild West picture, and he closed his eyes wondering if his fall and roll down the side of the ravine had not sent his wits astray.
