used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But there was one chance in a thousand, and that hope was enough to nerve him to action.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
DixnounUS /dɪks/
United States social reformer who pioneered in the reform of prisons and in the treatment of the mentally ill; superintended women army nurses during the American Civil War (1802-1887)
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But there was one chance in a thousand, and that hope was enough to nerve him to action.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
divisible by two
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But there was one chance in a thousand, and that hope was enough to nerve him to action.
ten 10s
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
level-headedadjective
exercising or showing good judgment
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
and nothing more
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
a human being
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
postboy's
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From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
with speed
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
in a swift manner
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But there was one chance in a thousand, and that hope was enough to nerve him to action.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Given but an instant in which to think and act, a less level-headed person must have been caught under the massive block of granite.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A glance showed him that there was only one way of escape from the falling slice of ledge, and even that led to what seemed as certain death in another form.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thrill of terror which ran through the postboy's form at sight of the reeling cliff swiftly descending upon him was quickly followed by the ready decision of action so natural to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not one in a hundred would have had the nerve to do what Dix Lewis dared in that awful moment.
