used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
give a description of
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading DESPAIR.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
Hunstanton
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From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
Pandolfini
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He had not made any explanation to Mr. Hunstanton of the real state of affairs.
done under pressure
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
carry out
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pandolfini rushed out of the house in a state of misery and despair impossible to describe.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He stood giddy and miserable on the edge of this precipice, feeling that he did not dare to take any further step one way or another.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was struck dumb; the earth seemed to open under his feet, and everything solid in the world to melt away.
