used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roar followed roar, as the landslide continued and more rocks fell.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Roar followed roar, as the landslide continued and more rocks fell.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
Dave
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From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Roar followed roar, as the landslide continued and more rocks fell.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Roar followed roar, as the landslide continued and more rocks fell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
and nothing more
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
LANDSLIDEnounUS /ˈlændslaɪd/
an overwhelming electoral victory
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
immediately past
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
a particular point in time
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Roar followed roar, as the landslide continued and more rocks fell.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Roar followed roar, as the landslide continued and more rocks fell.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The earth roared and shook, and it was said afterwards that the slide could be heard many miles away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Down in the mine that he had but just discovered, Dave remained crouching against a wall of rock, murmuring a prayer for his safe deliverance from the peril that encompassed him.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER LANDSLIDE It was another landslide, crashing and roaring down the side of the mountain, carrying rocks, dirt, and brushwood before it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every moment he expected would be his last--that those rocky walls would crash in on him and become his tomb.
