AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It suddenly shot outward like a cannon ball, and was carried fairly over the engine into the gulch below.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It suddenly shot outward like a cannon ball, and was carried fairly over the engine into the gulch below.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
bowldernoun
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
bush-raiders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading It suddenly shot outward like a cannon ball, and was carried fairly over the engine into the gulch below.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It suddenly shot outward like a cannon ball, and was carried fairly over the engine into the gulch below.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
EscapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
FretverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading It suddenly shot outward like a cannon ball, and was carried fairly over the engine into the gulch below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It suddenly shot outward like a cannon ball, and was carried fairly over the engine into the gulch below.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
lightning-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
missilenounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
NarrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
Offut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading It suddenly shot outward like a cannon ball, and was carried fairly over the engine into the gulch below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading It suddenly shot outward like a cannon ball, and was carried fairly over the engine into the gulch below.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It all lasted but a moment, the downward rush of the deadly body, the cries of exultation and despair, the lightning-like passing of the fatal spot by the engine, and the ordeal was over as quickly as it had come!
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It suddenly shot outward like a cannon ball, and was carried fairly over the engine into the gulch below.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The descent of the ponderous missile was swift and sure until a projection on the side of the cliff was reached, when with a terrific concussion the bowlder glanced.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The locomotive, throbbing and panting like a human being in a race for life, was fairly flying along the winding track.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A Narrow Escape With the wild cry of Fret Offut and the exultant yells of the bush-raiders ringing in his ears above the thunder of the rushing train, Jack North heard the ominous crash, of the descending bowlder, and saw with a dazed look its swift approach.
