used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom’s fall was not a long one.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Suddenly he heard himself hailed from above.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he was bruised and shaken by it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading But he was bruised and shaken by it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was bruised and shaken by it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But he was bruised and shaken by it.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Tom’s fall was not a long one.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Suddenly he heard himself hailed from above.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was bruised and shaken by it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Suddenly he heard himself hailed from above.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Suddenly he heard himself hailed from above.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he was bruised and shaken by it.
a boy or man
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Tom’s fall was not a long one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
moldnounUS /moʊld/
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
mushroomnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːm/
common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
not any; not one
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom’s fall was not a long one.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom’s fall was not a long one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
in a serious manner
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading But he was bruised and shaken by it.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he heard himself hailed from above.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Tom’s fall was not a long one.
trapdoor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom’s fall was not a long one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As it was, however, his tumble through the open trapdoor, which he had not noticed in his haste to escape from the phantom that he thought was pursuing him, resulted in no injury to the lad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had it not been for the fact that he had tumbled into what had been an old mushroom cellar that was floored with soft mold, he might have been injured seriously.
