used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
fearless and daring
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
cordagenounUS /ˈkɔːrdədʒ/
the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
Denis
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From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
Dermot
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From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
KNOTTEDadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading THE KNOTTED ROPE.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
projectionsnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “projection” — a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
with speed
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
a strong line
From this reading THE KNOTTED ROPE.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
move stealthily
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
in the near future
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNOTTED ROPE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The knots were in one way a help, affording small projections for the feet; but they made it impossible for the rope to slip rapidly through his hands, as cordage through those of a sailor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must return to Dermot Denis, clinging to his rope, and descending on his perilous way.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
belonging to which person
From this reading He clambered down as rapidly as he could, for the doubt soon forced itself on his mind whether his arms, whose muscles were unaccustomed to that peculiar kind of effort, could support the weight of his body for any great length of time.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Dangerous it was, that he knew; but his bold and buoyant spirit was full of hope, as soon as by violent effort he had succeeded in squeezing his body through the window.
