used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
Abington
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From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
have
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
carvingsnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋz/
plural of “carving” — a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The water had undoubtedly saved him a nasty fall.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
gunshotnounUS /ˈɡʌnʃɑːt/
the act of shooting a gun
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The water had undoubtedly saved him a nasty fall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
jump-off
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading The water had undoubtedly saved him a nasty fall.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
not any; not one
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
a strong line
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The water had undoubtedly saved him a nasty fall.
scanverbUS /skæn/
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
slantedadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪd/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
two times
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The water had undoubtedly saved him a nasty fall.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
except if; if not
From this reading A real jump-off, that; more than twice the height of a tall man, and no possibility of climbing back unless one had a rope.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As a means of escape, Abington gave it up and turned his attention to the places where the walls slanted up into blackness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
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 The water had undoubtedly saved him a nasty fall.
at the time that
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
in or at the place that
From this reading Twice Abington circled the pool, pausing often to scan the carvings and to look up at the place where he had made his unexpected entrance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was standing thoughtfully considering his next move--a matter that would bear thought!--when he was startled by an explosive report, muffled by distance, but nevertheless unmistakably a gunshot.
