used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
the act of burning something
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
CommunitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
without deviation
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
DwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “Getting down is easy.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “Getting down is easy.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Getting down is easy.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
a strong line
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
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 Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As she went over, Grace took one look below her and closed her eyes, but after a few moments she summoned her courage, opened her eyes and looked down.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She could see, directly beneath her, the ledge under which the Cliff Dwellers’ Community House had been constructed.
a Caucasian
From this reading Out in front of the ledge were the white stone walls and part of the roof of the ancient structure, which she was on her way to explore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY Before starting on her perilous venture, Grace had directed that the rope be paid out slowly, so as not to set up so much friction that the rope would be in danger of burning.
