used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
exhale hard
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
put or send forth
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Take this end of the stick, and let Jack Sahib cling to your sleeve."
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Take this end of the stick, and let Jack Sahib cling to your sleeve."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
moistenedverbUS /ˈmɔɪsənd/
past form of “moisten” — make moist
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
Mulha
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From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
palm-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Take this end of the stick, and let Jack Sahib cling to your sleeve."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
carry out
From this reading Take this end of the stick, and let Jack Sahib cling to your sleeve."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Take this end of the stick, and let Jack Sahib cling to your sleeve."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I am used to finding my way at night, and should have seen or felt that tree.
at the time that
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
in or at the place that
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Let us change the order, sahib," said Mulha, when his master had recovered from the blow, which had been a severe one.
which person or people
From this reading Touch and Go It was densely dark beneath the trees where the three walked, so dark, in fact, that Owen, who was leading, struck his forehead heavily against the trunk of a tree, and staggered back, dropping his end of the stick as he did so.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had it been possible they would have kept clear of the wood, but it happened that at this part a collection of palm-trees struggled right down to the line of the sea, their trunks being moistened by the spray cast by the surf.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Take this end of the stick, and let Jack Sahib cling to your sleeve."
