used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
anew
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
Ariel
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From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BAY.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading AT BAY.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
dartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
desistverbUS /dɪˈsɪst/
choose not to consume
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
flitted
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From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
set up or found
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
the act of giving
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
a course of conduct
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
with speed
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
cut with a saw
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
shelly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The shelly support to their feet, too, became less substantial, crumbling and giving way at a rate that threatened the most serious consequences.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The narrow path ascended more rapidly than before, and he saw they were steadily climbing toward the top of the roof.
which person or people
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ariel flitted so rapidly along the ledge that her lover felt obliged to ask her to desist, as he found it difficult to keep pace with her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He again cautioned the maiden, who seemed to dart over the rocky ground with the graceful ease of a bird, and without producing any more effect, with her dainty sandals.
