used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The order of the procession was consequently reversed, Kenwyn leading and the captain bringing up the rear.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The order of the procession was consequently reversed, Kenwyn leading and the captain bringing up the rear.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The order of the procession was consequently reversed, Kenwyn leading and the captain bringing up the rear.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
having the place or position changed
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
FLAMME
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "LA FLAMME."
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
Hythe
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From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
Kenwyn
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From this reading The order of the procession was consequently reversed, Kenwyn leading and the captain bringing up the rear.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "LA FLAMME."
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The order of the procession was consequently reversed, Kenwyn leading and the captain bringing up the rear.
most important element
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order of the procession was consequently reversed, Kenwyn leading and the captain bringing up the rear.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The order of the procession was consequently reversed, Kenwyn leading and the captain bringing up the rear.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The order of the procession was consequently reversed, Kenwyn leading and the captain bringing up the rear.
Restronguet
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From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading The order of the procession was consequently reversed, Kenwyn leading and the captain bringing up the rear.
sedimentnounUS /ˈsedəmənt/
matter that has been deposited by some natural process
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Holding up his hand Captain Restronguet gave the signal for the party to retrace their footsteps to the main channel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading Half way through the barrier of weed Hythe suddenly became aware that the man immediately in front of him had stopped and was stepping backwards.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
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 It was about time, for the disturbed sediment from the crumbling wreck had obliterated every object beyond a distance of a yard.
