used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Where is the child?” he asked, facing the elder daughter.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
confined by bonds
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
buoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Where is the child?” he asked, facing the elder daughter.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
a female human offspring
From this reading “Where is the child?” he asked, facing the elder daughter.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
let fall to the ground
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading “Where is the child?” he asked, facing the elder daughter.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading “Where is the child?” he asked, facing the elder daughter.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
assemble or get together
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
a quick look
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
horror-strickenadjective
stricken with horror
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where is the child?” he asked, facing the elder daughter.
and nothing more
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
not any; not one
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
spring-board
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
trap-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Like an athlete, running along a spring-board to gather momentum for his tremendous leap, he took a couple of steps down the incline of the roof to the edge, from which he made a tremendous bound far out in the muddy torrent.
hard to endure
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
at the time that
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where is the child?” he asked, facing the elder daughter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
a Caucasian
From this reading Just then the cry of his baby reached his ear, and he caught a glimpse of the white clothing which helped to buoy her up.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SAD DISCOVERY The horror-stricken Terry thought no more about his wife, whom he was in the act of lifting through the trap-door, but let go her hand, allowing her to drop with a crash that shook the whole building.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “Yonder; I was trying to hold her when she slipped away and rolled down the slope of the roof—” But the father waited to hear no more.
