used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With a flash of inspiration the Professor, with Mr. Jesson and Jack aiding, rove the rope through this pulley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
from appearances alone
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
Chadwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
crackledverbUS /ˈkrækəld/
past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
give a description of
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
at any time
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading With a flash of inspiration the Professor, with Mr. Jesson and Jack aiding, rove the rope through this pulley.
moving swiftly
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading With a flash of inspiration the Professor, with Mr. Jesson and Jack aiding, rove the rope through this pulley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
Jesson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a flash of inspiration the Professor, with Mr. Jesson and Jack aiding, rove the rope through this pulley.
and nothing more
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
a form of address for a man
From this reading With a flash of inspiration the Professor, with Mr. Jesson and Jack aiding, rove the rope through this pulley.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
pulleynounUS /ˈpʊli/
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
RacernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
a strong line
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
roveverbUS /roʊv/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading With a flash of inspiration the Professor, with Mr. Jesson and Jack aiding, rove the rope through this pulley.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
snakingverbUS /ˈsneɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “snake” — move smoothly and sinuously, like a snake
From this reading From the Flying Road Racer a rope came snaking down, and Professor Chadwick caught it.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
dependable
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With a flash of inspiration the Professor, with Mr. Jesson and Jack aiding, rove the rope through this pulley.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With a flash of inspiration the Professor, with Mr. Jesson and Jack aiding, rove the rope through this pulley.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the corner of the roof in which the adventurers were huddled was a stout post, used sometimes, apparently, for hoisting things from the ground, for a pulley hung from it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Just what happened in the moments that followed neither Jack nor any of his companions has ever been able to describe in detail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was a time in which every second counted, while under their feet the flames roared and crackled hungrily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a flash of inspiration the Professor, with Mr. Jesson and Jack aiding, rove the rope through this pulley.
