used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "Damn it, hurry up," came thunderously from below.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
bottom-stone
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From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Damn it, hurry up," came thunderously from below.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
Cleghorn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
DamnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading "Damn it, hurry up," came thunderously from below.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Damn it, hurry up," came thunderously from below.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Damn it, hurry up," came thunderously from below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Damn it, hurry up," came thunderously from below.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Profanity unrestrained transpired from the mouth of the well.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
on one occasion
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
oscillationnounUS /ˌɑːsəˈleɪʃən/
the process of oscillating between states
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
ProfanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading Profanity unrestrained transpired from the mouth of the well.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
shardsnounUS /ʃɑːrdz/
plural of “shard” — a broken piece of a brittle artifact
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
thunderously
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From this reading "Damn it, hurry up," came thunderously from below.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Profanity unrestrained transpired from the mouth of the well.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading Profanity unrestrained transpired from the mouth of the well.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Damn it, hurry up," came thunderously from below.
vociferousadjectiveUS /voʊˈsɪfərəs/
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading It was a tremulous Cleghorn that sent down the bucket and reeled up an irate and vociferous Webb.
(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 Profanity unrestrained transpired from the mouth of the well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The clumsy movement loosened a handful of shards which went clattering down; the great stone slid, caught on the parapet, and hung once more in uncertain oscillation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cleghorn stumbled with a curious hesitation between the crank and the poised bottom-stone.
