used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
Adelbert
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From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
(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 By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
make calm or still
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came out of the dawn sky, slanting like a fiery meteor out of the east.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
CordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
the first light of day
From this reading It came out of the dawn sky, slanting like a fiery meteor out of the east.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
Earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It came out of the dawn sky, slanting like a fiery meteor out of the east.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
fetteredadjectiveUS /ˈfetərd/
bound by chains fastened around the ankles
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading It came out of the dawn sky, slanting like a fiery meteor out of the east.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
geyserverbUS /ˈɡaɪzər/
to overflow like a geyser
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
coins made of gold
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
Hammond's
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From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
ten 10s
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came out of the dawn sky, slanting like a fiery meteor out of the east.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
KlinenounUS /klaɪn/
United States abstract expressionist painter (1910-1962)
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
loosingverbUS /ˈluːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
maroonverbUS /mərˈuːn/
leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading It came out of the dawn sky, slanting like a fiery meteor out of the east.
meteorsnounUS /ˈmiːtiərz/
plural of “meteor” — (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
OtisnounUS /ˈoʊtɪs/
United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It came out of the dawn sky, slanting like a fiery meteor out of the east.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
plummetedverbUS /ˈplʌmətɪd/
past form of “plummet” — drop sharply
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
cut with a saw
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It came out of the dawn sky, slanting like a fiery meteor out of the east.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading It came out of the dawn sky, slanting like a fiery meteor out of the east.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
space-ships
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From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
very small
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The two men in the skiff saw the glowing streak in the sky and heard the sound of its passage, like the loosing of a nest of angry snakes overhead, a scant second before it plummeted into the calm waters of the Sound.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
which person or people
From this reading By Harry Cord and Otis Adelbert Kline Like tiny meteors, the space-ships plunged into Earth's atmosphere, carrying death for all who opposed their flight.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading The fate of a world rested in Hammond's hands--and his wrists were fettered at his sides.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A geyser of water and steam shot up not a hundred yards from the maroon and gold skiff.
