used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No!" came up in a despairing groan.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The sergeant obeyed, and the call came directly after.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sergeant obeyed, and the call came directly after.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "No!" came up in a despairing groan.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading "No!" came up in a despairing groan.
without deviation
From this reading The sergeant obeyed, and the call came directly after.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading "I'm on a dripping ledge.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading "No!" came up in a despairing groan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm on a dripping ledge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No!" came up in a despairing groan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading "I'm on a dripping ledge.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
not any; not one
From this reading "No!" came up in a despairing groan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The sergeant obeyed, and the call came directly after.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm on a dripping ledge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The sergeant obeyed, and the call came directly after.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
in a swift manner
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sergeant obeyed, and the call came directly after.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
up to a particular time
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "No!" came up in a despairing groan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
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 For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For there was a splash and the lights disappeared--not extinguished, but they seemed to glide under a black projection that stood out plainly as a rugged edge against the light, which made the water flash and sparkle as it could be seen gliding swiftly by.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Lower me a few feet more till I call to you to stop."
