used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
Allan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
on or to one side
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
the lower side of anything
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Look out, Allan!” cried the latter.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
and nothing more
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “Look out, Allan!” cried the latter.
levelling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
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 A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out, Allan!” cried the latter.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out, Allan!” cried the latter.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allan instinctively sprang aside, and was just in time to escape a large boulder which came crashing down the side of the cut.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
precisely as stated
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
at the time that
From this reading The other members of the gang were at the farther end of the cut, and Allan had just finished levelling down a pile of gravel, when he heard a sudden shout of warning from Jack.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading A SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT This reminder came that very afternoon while he was working at the bottom of the deep cut through the spur of the hill which marked the top of the long, stiff grade just west of the mill switch.
