used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading Cleek, despite that fact, did not alight at once.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cleek, despite that fact, did not alight at once.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of a sudden, however, he called out sharply "Stop!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
Cleek
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From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Cleek, despite that fact, did not alight at once.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cleek, despite that fact, did not alight at once.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Cleek, despite that fact, did not alight at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of a sudden, however, he called out sharply "Stop!"
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Of a sudden, however, he called out sharply "Stop!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
JANGLEverbUS /ˈdʒæŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cleek, despite that fact, did not alight at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
on one occasion
From this reading Cleek, despite that fact, did not alight at once.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of a sudden, however, he called out sharply "Stop!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
PEALINGnoun
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
done under pressure
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Of a sudden, however, he called out sharply "Stop!"
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Of a sudden, however, he called out sharply "Stop!"
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Of a sudden, however, he called out sharply "Stop!"
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cleek, despite that fact, did not alight at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
tree-tops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
at the time that
From this reading A JANGLE OF PEALING BELLS The moon was high up over the tree-tops and the river, when they reached it, was a shining silver ribbon lying between sloping banks.
window-ledge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cleek, as they rushed along beside it, leaned forward with his elbow on the window-ledge and his cheek in his palm, and studied its shining surface narrowly.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The vehicle ran on for a yard or two and then came to a halt.
