used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
anew
From this reading When he opened them again the miracle had been performed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading But now was the reporter's chance and the test of his athletic training.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he opened them again the miracle had been performed.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now was the reporter's chance and the test of his athletic training.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But now was the reporter's chance and the test of his athletic training.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
placed crosswise
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
divisible by two
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he opened them again the miracle had been performed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
JESSICA
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From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
and nothing more
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
a boy or man
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
Ned's
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From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
Ninian
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From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now was the reporter's chance and the test of his athletic training.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But now was the reporter's chance and the test of his athletic training.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When he opened them again the miracle had been performed.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading When he opened them again the miracle had been performed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
reporter'snounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading But now was the reporter's chance and the test of his athletic training.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
slatedverbUS /ˈsleɪtɪd/
past form of “slate” — designate or schedule
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading But now was the reporter's chance and the test of his athletic training.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he opened them again the miracle had been performed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he opened them again the miracle had been performed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading But now was the reporter's chance and the test of his athletic training.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
at the time that
From this reading When he opened them again the miracle had been performed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading JESSICA GETS HER WISH Ninian Sharp had closed his eyes against a catastrophe which, seemingly, nothing less than a miracle could prevent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Love had lent to Jessica a strength and swiftness almost incredible even to her active body, and she had crossed the steep, slated roof just in time to clasp Ned's feet and to drag him backward with her as she rolled down upon the broader portion.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet even here was imminent danger, for the lad was struggling, in his sudden awakening, and the pair were slipping hopelessly toward the eaves.
