used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the cold rain still pelted her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But the cold rain still pelted her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
high-water
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From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
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 Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
peltedverbUS /ˈpeltɪd/
past form of “pelt” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading But the cold rain still pelted her.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading But the cold rain still pelted her.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the cold rain still pelted her.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A final heave of the pitiless sea threw her face downward on a fringe of rocks at high-water mark.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
very small
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading One large stone caught the body at the waist line, and the head sank down beyond it until the forehead rested on another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
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 Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
at the time that
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus supported, the chin sank, the mouth opened, and the water from her lungs issued forth in a tiny stream and went back into the sea, which, having killed her, now left her alone.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Once more she went under, and when she came to light the surf was rolling her up the beach, and dragging her back--an inert, lifeless form, with eyes wide open and staring, and a wealth of golden hair wrapped round the pale and wasted face.
