an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
(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 CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Bob Somers was the first to arouse himself.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But the seriousness of their situation demanded immediate attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The yell of Tommy Clifton seemed to be still ringing in his ears.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Somers was the first to arouse himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the seriousness of their situation demanded immediate attention.
CANYONnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
Clifton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The yell of Tommy Clifton seemed to be still ringing in his ears.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading But the seriousness of their situation demanded immediate attention.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The yell of Tommy Clifton seemed to be still ringing in his ears.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bob Somers was the first to arouse himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bob Somers was the first to arouse himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The yell of Tommy Clifton seemed to be still ringing in his ears.
of the present time and place
From this reading But the seriousness of their situation demanded immediate attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The yell of Tommy Clifton seemed to be still ringing in his ears.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
a particular point in time
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
RamblersnounUS /ˈræmblərz/
plural of “rambler” — a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The yell of Tommy Clifton seemed to be still ringing in his ears.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading But the seriousness of their situation demanded immediate attention.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But the seriousness of their situation demanded immediate attention.
Somers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bob Somers was the first to arouse himself.
SpeedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
not in physical motion
From this reading The yell of Tommy Clifton seemed to be still ringing in his ears.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the seriousness of their situation demanded immediate attention.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading CANYON RIVER The accident had thrown the Ramblers into such consternation that for an instant all seemed incapable of action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob Somers was the first to arouse himself.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The yell of Tommy Clifton seemed to be still ringing in his ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bob Somers was the first to arouse himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The "Speedy" had already passed the passageway, and each moment the current of Canyon River and the wind were dragging it nearer the dreaded gorge.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The yell of Tommy Clifton seemed to be still ringing in his ears.
