used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I knew that a slip might mean a wetting.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
(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 Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Carefully, I lowered myself from projection to projection.
cloudingnounUS /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
with resolute determination
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Carefully, I lowered myself from projection to projection.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Carefully, I lowered myself from projection to projection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that a slip might mean a wetting.
immediately past
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Carefully, I lowered myself from projection to projection.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I knew that a slip might mean a wetting.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I knew that a slip might mean a wetting.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Carefully, I lowered myself from projection to projection.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading Carefully, I lowered myself from projection to projection.
with speed
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
a strong line
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
shieldedadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːldɪd/
(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
move stealthily
From this reading I knew that a slip might mean a wetting.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew that a slip might mean a wetting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Holding it above my head, and grasping my gun, firmly, I began to move on, slowly, throwing my glances in all directions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carefully, I lowered myself from projection to projection.
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/
not tied
From this reading Reaching the entrance, I let go the rope, and untied the gun from my shoulders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading I knew that a slip might mean a wetting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, with a last look at the sky--which I noticed was clouding over, rapidly--I went forward a couple of paces, so as to be shielded from the wind, and lit one of the candles.
