used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
in actual fact
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
from appearances alone
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
without stop or interruption
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
cornicenoun
a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
set up or found
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
giddinessnoun
an impulsive scatterbrained manner
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
Jinneenoun
(Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
immediately past
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
on one occasion
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
pheasantnounUS /ˈfezənt/
large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
St
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From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
having a supporting base
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
not in physical motion
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage
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From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
the upper part of anything
From this reading For he found himself standing on a sort of narrow ledge or cornice immediately under the ball at the top of St. Paul's.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading At last he felt himself set down on some hard, firm surface, and ventured to open his eyes once more.
precisely as stated
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
at the time that
From this reading When he realised where he actually was, his knees gave way under him, and he was seized with a sudden giddiness that very nearly made him lose his balance.
in or at the place that
From this reading His uneasiness was still further increased by his inability to guess where he was being taken to--for he felt instinctively that they were not travelling in the direction of home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
the words that are spoken
From this reading HIGH WORDS Once outside in the open air, the Jinnee "towered" like a pheasant shot through the breast, and Horace closed his eyes with a combined swing-switchback-and-Channel-passage sensation during a flight which apparently continued for hours, although in reality it probably did not occupy more than a very few seconds.
