used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
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From this reading Ah, but Harvey Hamilton was sly.
ALTITUDEnounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading TRYING FOR ALTITUDE.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The exultant expression on the myriad of faces took on a tint of anxiety.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ah, but Harvey Hamilton was sly.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
without deviation
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
give expression to
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The exultant expression on the myriad of faces took on a tint of anxiety.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The exultant expression on the myriad of faces took on a tint of anxiety.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The exultant expression on the myriad of faces took on a tint of anxiety.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TRYING FOR ALTITUDE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Ah, but Harvey Hamilton was sly.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Ah, but Harvey Hamilton was sly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
immediately past
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The exultant expression on the myriad of faces took on a tint of anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The exultant expression on the myriad of faces took on a tint of anxiety.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Ah, but Harvey Hamilton was sly.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The exultant expression on the myriad of faces took on a tint of anxiety.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The exultant expression on the myriad of faces took on a tint of anxiety.
hard to endure
From this reading TRYING FOR ALTITUDE.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He began slowly creeping up until his machine was directly over the rear passenger coach, there being three beside the express car.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah, but Harvey Hamilton was sly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he dropped a stone from his perch, it would have fallen upon the roof of the last one.
