used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
from appearances alone
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
BenningtonnounUS /ˈbenɪŋtən/
a town in southwestern Vermont
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
clambering
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From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
dikenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
enjoinverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪn/
issue an injunction
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
interestedly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
JUMPERSnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpərz/
plural of “jumper” — a person who jumps
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
engage in
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
the force of workers available
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Perhaps he recognised the voice.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even as Bennington looked they came to a halt, and then sank down each on a convenient rock, talking interestedly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CLAIM JUMPERS Bennington instinctively put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence, and peered cautiously over the edge of the dike.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
unstableadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪbəl/
lacking stability or fixity or firmness
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Perhaps he recognised the voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps he was glad that this diversion had occurred to postpone even for a short time the announcement of a decision it had cost him so much to make.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three men were clambering a trifle laboriously over the broken rocks at the foot of the dike, swearing a little at their unstable footing, but all apparently much in earnest in their conversation.
