used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
CLIFF-DWELLERS
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From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
at any time
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
the act of departing
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
and nothing more
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
immediately past
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
a particular point in time
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
Norton
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From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
on one occasion
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
not used up
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
a strong line
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
steepernounUS /ˈstiːpər/
a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading But more and more she came to have utter faith in the quiet man going on before her, and in the piece of rope which stretched taut between them.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE HOME OF CLIFF-DWELLERS Those remaining ten minutes tried all that there was of endurance in Virginia Page.
we've
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From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
at the time that
From this reading "And now," said Norton at last, when once more he had drawn her up to him and they stood close together upon a narrow ledge, "we've got a good, safe trail under foot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Often Norton, bidding her wait a moment, climbed on to some narrow ledge above her and, drawing the rope steadily through his hands, gave her what aid he could; often, clinging with hand and foot she thought breathlessly of the steep fall of cliff which the darkness hid from her eyes, but which grew ever steeper in her mind as she struggled on.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had said it would be easier in daylight; she wondered if after all it would not have been more difficult could she have seen just what were the chances she was taking at every moment.
