AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
AroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
Barringford's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
cleftnounUS /kleft/
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
From this reading Once a sapling, growing in a cleft of the cliff, struck his shoulder.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He struck some rocks, however, with considerable force and for a moment was stunned.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He struck some rocks, however, with considerable force and for a moment was stunned.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He struck some rocks, however, with considerable force and for a moment was stunned.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Once a sapling, growing in a cleft of the cliff, struck his shoulder.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
HAPPENINGSnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He struck some rocks, however, with considerable force and for a moment was stunned.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once a sapling, growing in a cleft of the cliff, struck his shoulder.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He struck some rocks, however, with considerable force and for a moment was stunned.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once a sapling, growing in a cleft of the cliff, struck his shoulder.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He struck some rocks, however, with considerable force and for a moment was stunned.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
SamnounUS /sæm/
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
saplingnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋ/
young tree
From this reading Once a sapling, growing in a cleft of the cliff, struck his shoulder.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Once a sapling, growing in a cleft of the cliff, struck his shoulder.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He struck some rocks, however, with considerable force and for a moment was stunned.
STORMYadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Once a sapling, growing in a cleft of the cliff, struck his shoulder.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He struck some rocks, however, with considerable force and for a moment was stunned.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Around this he managed partly to twist his arm, and this saved him from serious injury.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HAPPENINGS OF A STORMY NIGHT It is now high time that we return to Henry and see how he fared after his sudden and unexpected disappearance over the edge of the cliff.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He struck some rocks, however, with considerable force and for a moment was stunned.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young pioneer was well aware of his peril and as he rolled out of Sam Barringford's sight he clutched wildly at every bush and projecting rock that came near his hand.
