used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
(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 The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on!
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
flounderingverbUS /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
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 VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
LimestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
REGRETSnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
Snodgrass
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From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The little scientist seemed able to keep his head above the surface, but that was about all.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
Uriahnoun
(Old Testament) the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife (circa 10th century BC)
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the taking away of this material that had made a cliff where, previously, there had been but a gradual slope.
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 Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
in or at the place that
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Looking down to the bed of Limestone Creek, twenty feet below them, the boys caught sight of Professor Uriah Snodgrass floundering about in the water, which was quite deep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading VAIN REGRETS Rushing toward the edge of the cliff, but with due regard for the danger they knew existed at the abrupt descent, the Motor Boys looked down the steep side of the place where a construction concern had been getting out gravel.
