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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
(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 result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
chopverbUS /tʃɑːp/
cut into pieces
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
hewed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
hewingverbUS /ˈhjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “hew” — make or shape as with an axe
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
Ian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
obstructverbUS /əbˈstrʌkt/
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
and nothing more
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
go across or through
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
SelectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
carry out
From this reading To chop off the branches and convert this latter tree into a log did not take long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Selecting another forest king, Ian cut it so that one end of it fell on the boulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Neither did it take much time or exertion to fashion a sort of support, or trigger, in the shape of a figure 4, immediately under the log, so as to obstruct the hole before mentioned.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The result of all this hewing and guiding of the falling monarchs was that the only available track through the pass was a hole about four feet in diameter, with a tree of great weight suspended above it by the boulder.
in or at the place that
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next, Ian attacked the united heads, and with great labour hewed a passage through them, near to a spot where a large boulder lay.
