used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly the top of the rod described a wild figure in the air and disappeared.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Suddenly the top of the rod described a wild figure in the air and disappeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading They rushed to the overhanging edge of the cliff and looked down.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Suddenly the top of the rod described a wild figure in the air and disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Suddenly the top of the rod described a wild figure in the air and disappeared.
Donald
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From this reading "Hech! he's tum'led in the pool," gasped Donald.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They rushed to the overhanging edge of the cliff and looked down.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading They rushed to the overhanging edge of the cliff and looked down.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Suddenly the top of the rod described a wild figure in the air and disappeared.
fro
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From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Hech! he's tum'led in the pool," gasped Donald.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
he's
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From this reading "Hech! he's tum'led in the pool," gasped Donald.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At the same moment a heavy plunge was heard.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At the same moment a heavy plunge was heard.
Hech
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hech! he's tum'led in the pool," gasped Donald.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They rushed to the overhanging edge of the cliff and looked down.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the same moment a heavy plunge was heard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
and nothing more
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading They rushed to the overhanging edge of the cliff and looked down.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading At the same moment a heavy plunge was heard.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
a person who is being chased
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
done under pressure
From this reading They rushed to the overhanging edge of the cliff and looked down.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same moment a heavy plunge was heard.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the top of the rod described a wild figure in the air and disappeared.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rushed to the overhanging edge of the cliff and looked down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
the upper part of anything
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
tum'led
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hech! he's tum'led in the pool," gasped Donald.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the head of the pool in question the bank was so precipitous and high that the boys could see only the top of the rod swinging gracefully to and fro as the patient man pursued his sport.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Suddenly the top of the rod described a wild figure in the air and disappeared.
