used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "We'll beat this roaring devil yet."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
the lower side of anything
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
terminate
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No sooner had Jim spoken than our chance came.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading No sooner had Jim spoken than our chance came.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "We'll beat this roaring devil yet."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
GORGEverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner had Jim spoken than our chance came.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
Jim
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From this reading No sooner had Jim spoken than our chance came.
Jim's
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From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
JuareznounUS /ˈwɑːrez/
a city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had Jim spoken than our chance came.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading No sooner had Jim spoken than our chance came.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading "We'll beat this roaring devil yet."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had Jim spoken than our chance came.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading No sooner had Jim spoken than our chance came.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had Jim spoken than our chance came.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We'll beat this roaring devil yet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE GREAT GORGE--THE END "FINE boy, Juarez," rang out Jim's voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll beat this roaring devil yet."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A change had taken place in the situation, as there was an opportunity to land on the west shore, as the canyon had ended and there was a break between it and the canyon following.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If we did not land now we would probably land at the bottom of the river, for we could not hope to run another canyon.
but in spite of that
From this reading "We'll beat this roaring devil yet."
