used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
Claude
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From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
CLAUDE'S
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From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
the organ of sight
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
the act of departing
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Here, reach out with your left hand, Claude, and take hold of this rock.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, reach out with your left hand, Claude, and take hold of this rock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Here, reach out with your left hand, Claude, and take hold of this rock.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
Hugh
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From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
and nothing more
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Here, reach out with your left hand, Claude, and take hold of this rock.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Here, reach out with your left hand, Claude, and take hold of this rock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
in the near future
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Here, reach out with your left hand, Claude, and take hold of this rock.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
get by special effort
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
carry out
From this reading "Here, reach out with your left hand, Claude, and take hold of this rock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Here, reach out with your left hand, Claude, and take hold of this rock.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
except if; if not
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading THE CRISIS IN CLAUDE'S LIFE Hugh kept a watchful eye on that bush.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Hugh knew very well, though, that most of the burden would fall upon him; and he, therefore, prepared to accept it.
at the time that
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew it was going to give way presently, when, unless Claude had managed to secure a fresh grip on some object with his poor scratched hands, he was likely to be dashed downward.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fortune was, however, kind in that respect, for there chanced to be a nice projection of rock, somewhat in the shape of a horn, just in the right place for Claude to seize upon, and which would help sustain his weight.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here, reach out with your left hand, Claude, and take hold of this rock.
