used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
(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 At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading At that point the depth of the sea was sixty feet at the very base of the rock.
battleshipnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪp/
large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading At that point the depth of the sea was sixty feet at the very base of the rock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
half-tide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
a particular point in time
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
moorlandnounUS /ˈmʊrlænd/
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At that point the depth of the sea was sixty feet at the very base of the rock.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
free from harm or evil
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At that point the depth of the sea was sixty feet at the very base of the rock.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
done under pressure
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading At that point the depth of the sea was sixty feet at the very base of the rock.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
sheered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading At that point the depth of the sea was sixty feet at the very base of the rock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
possessing sweep
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
sylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that point the depth of the sea was sixty feet at the very base of the rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
underminedverbUS /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/
past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
precisely as stated
From this reading At that point the depth of the sea was sixty feet at the very base of the rock.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading High tide or low, there was always sufficient water to float a battleship, and the place was noted as a favorite nook for salmon, at that season preparing for their annual visit to the sylvan streams of the moorland valleys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading At each half-tide, and especially in stormy weather, an irresistible current swept away all sand deposit, and sheered off projecting masses of stone so effectually, that, in the course of time, the overhanging cliff must be undermined and fall into the sea.
at the time that
From this reading _The Rescue._ When Philip's almost lifeless body was flung over the cliff it rushed down through the summer air feet foremost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, in obedience to the law of gravity, it spun round until, at the moment of impact with the water, the head and shoulders plunged first into the waves.
