used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
react verbally
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading At once she caught her breath.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading At once she caught her breath.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
Chinamannoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading There was the long-eared Chinaman.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Following instinct, when she reached the Sky Ride level she darted from the car.
down-going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following instinct, when she reached the Sky Ride level she darted from the car.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At once she caught her breath.
ten 10s
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Following instinct, when she reached the Sky Ride level she darted from the car.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
go away from a place
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
long-eared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was the long-eared Chinaman.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
not any; not one
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
on one occasion
From this reading At once she caught her breath.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Following instinct, when she reached the Sky Ride level she darted from the car.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the long-eared Chinaman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the long-eared Chinaman.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
at the time that
From this reading Following instinct, when she reached the Sky Ride level she darted from the car.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Should she leave the car at the two hundred foot level, the spot from which the cars of the Sky Ride went flashing away into the night, or should she ride to the ground level?
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she boarded the down-going car, the girl’s mind flashed through the incidents leading up to this strange chase, and then came bang up against a problem with no certain answer.
