used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
equally
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
(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 India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Punjabi soldiering had not kept Antony Crespin fit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
bloatverbUS /bloʊt/
become bloated or swollen or puff up
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
clear-eyedadjective
mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
Crespin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
divisible by two
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Punjabi soldiering had not kept Antony Crespin fit.
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
obtain
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Punjabi soldiering had not kept Antony Crespin fit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
invadeverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪd/
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Punjabi soldiering had not kept Antony Crespin fit.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
Lucilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
a particular point in time
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
Punjabinoun
a member of the people of Pakistan and Punjab
From this reading Punjabi soldiering had not kept Antony Crespin fit.
on the contrary
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
sagverbUS /sæɡ/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
get by special effort
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
soldier-men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
soldieringnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərɪŋ/
skills that are required for the life of soldier
From this reading Punjabi soldiering had not kept Antony Crespin fit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
Traherne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
interact in a certain way
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lucilla Crespin came into sight first, but Traherne was first on the ground.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
which person or people
From this reading India does not treat us all alike, we who invade her, not even our soldier-men.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Crespin climbing down rather awkwardly hesitated a moment at a difficult point, his foothold not too wide or secure, the available foothold below an uncomfortable distance to a man of his weight.
a late time of life
From this reading Lucilla had known it for years; observant, clear-eyed, badly sensitive where those who were hers were concerned, she had watched the sag and the bloat come and gain almost day by day.
