abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Jack promptly seized the position he had abandoned.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
battlementnounUS /ˈbætəlmənt/
a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
breed'snounUS /briːdz/
possessive form of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
being joined in close association
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had started to scramble up the face of the rock.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Jean Paul gained the top in safety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had started to scramble up the face of the rock.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jean Paul gained the top in safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
juttingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
attach to a support
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Jack promptly seized the position he had abandoned.
with little or no delay
From this reading Jack promptly seized the position he had abandoned.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Jean Paul gained the top in safety.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
cut with a saw
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading He had started to scramble up the face of the rock.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Jack promptly seized the position he had abandoned.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
SpringingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had started to scramble up the face of the rock.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Springing up, Jack fired at him, but it was too far, and there was cover behind the jutting ledges.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Jean Paul gained the top in safety.
create by training and teaching
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had started to scramble up the face of the rock.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But this same train of reasoning must have passed through the breed's mind, for later, upon peeping around his rock, Jack saw that Jean Paul had retreated from his peak, and was running off to the right across the flat battlement that connected it with the slightly higher cone that was the true summit of Mount Darwin.
