used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
adjustmentsnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənts/
plural of “adjustment” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
(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 All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
AshenounUS /æʃ/
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
Ashe'snounUS /ˈæʃəz/
possessive form of “ashe” — United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To see without risk of being sighted in return was their safeguard.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
code-clicked
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From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Yes, dusk was the proper time for using a peep-probe.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
move gently or carefully
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
divisible by two
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
Finger's
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From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, dusk was the proper time for using a peep-probe.
gesturedverbUS /ˈdʒestʃərd/
past form of “gesture” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
Karara's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
landwardadverbUS /ˈlændwərd/
toward land
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
peep-probe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, dusk was the proper time for using a peep-probe.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
probeverbUS /proʊb/
question or examine thoroughly and closely
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Yes, dusk was the proper time for using a peep-probe.
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To see without risk of being sighted in return was their safeguard.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading To see without risk of being sighted in return was their safeguard.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading To see without risk of being sighted in return was their safeguard.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To see without risk of being sighted in return was their safeguard.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading To see without risk of being sighted in return was their safeguard.
sonicadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːnɪk/
(of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
moving very fast
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To see without risk of being sighted in return was their safeguard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After Ashe made the final adjustments, tested each and every part of the assembly, he gestured them in.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yes, dusk was the proper time for using a peep-probe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Karara's swift hand movement asked a question, and Ashe's sonic code-clicked in reply: "At twilight."
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Yes, dusk was the proper time for using a peep-probe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, dusk was the proper time for using a peep-probe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To see without risk of being sighted in return was their safeguard.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All the human beings worked with practiced ease, even while masked and submerged, to set the probe in place, aiming it landward at the check point of the Finger's protruding nail of rock.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, dusk was the proper time for using a peep-probe.
