used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
AbandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
bush-covered
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From this reading Presently he came to the bush-covered roof of the one-roomed hut.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently he came to the bush-covered roof of the one-roomed hut.
for the most part
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
consideratelyadverb
in a considerate manner
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
Dave
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From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
DENTON'S
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From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
DESCENTnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
FactornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
heterogeneousadjectiveUS /ˌhetərəˈdʒiːnjəs/
consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
temporary military shelter
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
Icelandernoun
a native or inhabitant of Iceland
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
Justin
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From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
Lamont
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From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
one-roomed
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From this reading Presently he came to the bush-covered roof of the one-roomed hut.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he came to the bush-covered roof of the one-roomed hut.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Presently he came to the bush-covered roof of the one-roomed hut.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading DENTON'S DESCENT Abandoned by Lamont, the Factor discharged a few duties in the store, made a selection of heterogeneous entries in his books, then set forth for the hut beneath the cliff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a journey he had often made before, chiefly for the sake of enjoying the breathless exercise of a somewhat hazardous climb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently he came to the bush-covered roof of the one-roomed hut.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Here the Icelander, considerately left by Dave for 'planting,' was sheltered, watched over by the taciturn and skilful Justin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The petty king of the district walked by the outlying scrub for some distance, then turned sharply and worked his great body with extraordinary agility down the almost perpendicular cliff.
