used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
(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 All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
Bolly
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From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He found the crooked street filled with people, called out by the unexpected thunder.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He found the crooked street filled with people, called out by the unexpected thunder.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
deem to be
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading He found the crooked street filled with people, called out by the unexpected thunder.
DamnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
dam'snounUS /dæmz/
possessive form of “dam” — a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
down-coming
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From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
divisible by two
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He found the crooked street filled with people, called out by the unexpected thunder.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
set up or found
From this reading He found the crooked street filled with people, called out by the unexpected thunder.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
Jewin
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From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
the force of workers available
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
not any; not one
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He found the crooked street filled with people, called out by the unexpected thunder.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He found the crooked street filled with people, called out by the unexpected thunder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading He found the crooked street filled with people, called out by the unexpected thunder.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
Towton
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From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He found the crooked street filled with people, called out by the unexpected thunder.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Towton could not quite understand the situation, as there was no time to consider matters.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Ida in his arms he spurred his horse frantically out of the gate and across the village bridge.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All he knew was that the Bolly Dam had burst, and even had Miss Jewin not spoken, the appalling noise would have informed him of the catastrophe.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "The dam's burst: get on the high ground," shouted Towton, and with a yell of fear men, women, and children began to run wildly in the direction of the gorge and to disappear amongst the houses in the hope of gaining some level beyond the height of the down-coming flood.
