used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
anew
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
put or send forth
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
CelestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE CHASE CONCLUDED.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE CHASE CONCLUDED.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
placed crosswise
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading His flight dragged.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading His flight dragged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His flight dragged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHASE CONCLUDED.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
at the time that
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Time and time again he cast a wild look over his shoulder at the relentless pursuer, and tried in vain to increase his pace.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
in the company of; together with
From this reading His random course crossed a road through the timber with a line of telegraph or telephone poles on one side of it.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading When Matt came near enough to see Sam Wing, it seemed plain that the Celestial was yielding to the "blows of circumstance."
