used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a contingency too terrible to be thought of.
BILLIONnounUS /ˈbɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
the lower side of anything
From this reading But suppose the hard trap rocks had penetrated the bottom of the Ark!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading It was a contingency too terrible to be thought of.
Cosmo
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From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But suppose the hard trap rocks had penetrated the bottom of the Ark!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
loftiest
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From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
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 It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
PalisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading But suppose the hard trap rocks had penetrated the bottom of the Ark!
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But suppose the hard trap rocks had penetrated the bottom of the Ark!
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
have in common
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
express a supposition
From this reading But suppose the hard trap rocks had penetrated the bottom of the Ark!
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was a contingency too terrible to be thought of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A BILLION FOR A SHARE" The Ark had lodged on the loftiest part of the Palisades.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a contingency too terrible to be thought of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a contingency too terrible to be thought of.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading But suppose the hard trap rocks had penetrated the bottom of the Ark!
turbidadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbɪd/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
Versál
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From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
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 Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was only after long and careful study of their position, rendered possible by occasional glimpses of the Orange Hills and high points further up the course of the Hudson, that Cosmo Versál and Captain Arms were able to reach that conclusion.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Where New York had stood nothing was visible but an expanse of turbid and rushing water.
