prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Switching off the ignition, he applied both brakes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Switching off the ignition, he applied both brakes.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading Switching off the ignition, he applied both brakes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Even then the car skidded remorselessly towards the sickening depths.
CHASMnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
Colin
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From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Even then the car skidded remorselessly towards the sickening depths.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not for one moment did he lose his head.
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
remove the dust from
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
divisible by two
From this reading Even then the car skidded remorselessly towards the sickening depths.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for one moment did he lose his head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not for one moment did he lose his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Not for one moment did he lose his head.
HERBERTnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not for one moment did he lose his head.
ignitionnounUS /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/
the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
From this reading Switching off the ignition, he applied both brakes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Not for one moment did he lose his head.
and nothing more
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not for one moment did he lose his head.
not in physical motion
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
NARFIELD
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From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for one moment did he lose his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Switching off the ignition, he applied both brakes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not for one moment did he lose his head.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
remorselesslyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading Even then the car skidded remorselessly towards the sickening depths.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading Even then the car skidded remorselessly towards the sickening depths.
skiddedverbUS /ˈskɪdɪd/
inflected form of “skid” — slide without control
From this reading Even then the car skidded remorselessly towards the sickening depths.
slithered
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From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
not in physical motion
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
SwitchingnounUS /ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/
the act of changing one thing or position for another
From this reading Switching off the ignition, he applied both brakes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then the car skidded remorselessly towards the sickening depths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
in the direction of
From this reading Even then the car skidded remorselessly towards the sickening depths.
tyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
in or at the place that
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
wide-eyedadjective
exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
From this reading From where he sat, wide-eyed and motionless, Colin was dully aware that already the bonnet of the car appeared to cut the edge of the precipice.
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading AT THE EDGE OF THE CHASM HERBERT NARFIELD wrenched at the steering wheel, but the still intact tyre merely slithered in the dust.
