used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
divisible by two
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
fractureverbUS /ˈfræktʃər/
violate or abuse
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
gnawverbUS /nɔː/
bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MATTER IS RETARDED MOTION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading MATTER IS RETARDED MOTION.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading MATTER IS RETARDED MOTION.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
and nothing more
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
a human being
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
purrverbUS /pɜːr/
make a soft swishing sound
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
RETARDEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/
relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
From this reading MATTER IS RETARDED MOTION.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
having a supporting base
From this reading A person standing near the volley would now hear a deep purr or growling sound, caused by the friction between the bullets and the air.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
push forcefully
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Imagine now that the velocity of the volley of bullets be increased a thousand fold; then a plate of glass thrust into their track would be smoothly cut, as though with a file that would gnaw its way without producing a single radiating fracture.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Suppose that a pane of glass were to be gradually moved so that a corner of it would be struck by one of the balls; then the entire sheet of glass would be shivered by the concussion, even though the bullet struck but a single spot of glass, the point of contact covering only a small area.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is possible--is it not?--for you to imagine a continuous volley of iron balls passing near you in one line, in a horizontal direction, with considerable velocity.
