used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
awe-inspiringadjective
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
comrade's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
glaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
mirthfuladjective
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
not any; not one
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
compacted by ironing
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
pumanounUS /ˈpuːmə/
large American feline resembling a lion
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
make steady
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
unutterableadjective
too sacred to be uttered
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading My agony of fear having somewhat subsided I ventured to steal a momentary glance at my comrade’s face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This was incomprehensible to me, for I could imagine no more awe-inspiring position than the one we then occupied.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading To my unutterable surprise I discovered a whimsical twinkling at the corners of his eyes and a mirthful expression of mischief in his countenance.
which person or people
From this reading I was crowded up against Big Pete, who occupied a position but slightly in advance and a little above me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an imperceptible movement, as steady and almost as slow as that of a glacier, my guide twisted his neck until his face was turned from the puma and the side of the mouth pressed against the flat surface of his rock.
