used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
in addition
From this reading That explained his unsteadiness on his feet, and also the fact that he had avoided shaking hands with me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading That explained his unsteadiness on his feet, and also the fact that he had avoided shaking hands with me.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
criss-crossed
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From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
recognizable; marked
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading That explained his unsteadiness on his feet, and also the fact that he had avoided shaking hands with me.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That explained his unsteadiness on his feet, and also the fact that he had avoided shaking hands with me.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading That explained his unsteadiness on his feet, and also the fact that he had avoided shaking hands with me.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
FLUMEnounUS /fluːm/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That explained his unsteadiness on his feet, and also the fact that he had avoided shaking hands with me.
be the source of pain
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
lacqueredverbUS /ˈlækərd/
past form of “lacquer” — coat with lacquer
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That explained his unsteadiness on his feet, and also the fact that he had avoided shaking hands with me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
raincoatnounUS /ˈreɪnkoʊt/
a water-resistant coat
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
Ranga's
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From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
on the contrary
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading That explained his unsteadiness on his feet, and also the fact that he had avoided shaking hands with me.
get rid of
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
slipperinessnoun
a slippery smoothness
From this reading The lacquered crimson reflection of the fluttering disc of light instantly revealed the cause of the slipperiness I had encountered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
carry out
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The blood on my hands and raincoat, where they had come in contact with Ranga's reeling frame, proved beyond a doubt that he was badly hurt.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
unsteadinessnoun
the quality of not being steady or securely fixed in place
From this reading That explained his unsteadiness on his feet, and also the fact that he had avoided shaking hands with me.
the act of using
From this reading DOWN THE FLUME The lights had disappeared from the flume as I turned to go, and, rather than take the chance of another fall, I decided to use my small electric torch in finding a solid footing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
in or at the place that
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
whoever
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From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole end of the pier was criss-crossed with thick trails of blood, with great spreading pools here and there where, whoever shed it, had stood or sat.
