used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not a chance for them." was the consensus of opinion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
BlankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Blank looks were exchanged as they learned what had happened.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Not a chance for them." was the consensus of opinion.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
consensusnounUS /kənˈsensəs/
agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
From this reading "Not a chance for them." was the consensus of opinion.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THROUGH THE GREAT DARKNESS.
any strong feeling
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Blank looks were exchanged as they learned what had happened.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE GREAT DARKNESS.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Blank looks were exchanged as they learned what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Blank looks were exchanged as they learned what had happened.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Blank looks were exchanged as they learned what had happened.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a chance for them." was the consensus of opinion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Not a chance for them." was the consensus of opinion.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
sluiceverbUS /sluːs/
pour as if from a sluice
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
not in physical motion
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE GREAT DARKNESS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Not a chance for them." was the consensus of opinion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blank looks were exchanged as they learned what had happened.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE GREAT DARKNESS.
up to a particular time
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
having passed out of existence
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
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 His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Blank looks were exchanged as they learned what had happened.
at the time that
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
white-flecked
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From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
which person or people
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading Little given to emotion as he was, Bud Wilson reeled backward as if about to fall, and gripped the woodwork of the sluice till the blood came beneath his nails.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading His eyes were still riveted on the yawning black mouth of the tunnel, and the white-flecked, yellow water racing into it, when the followers of the chase for life came galloping up, leading the ponies of the two boys who had vanished.
