used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
(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 READY FOR THE GRAND BLOWOUT "Simeon!"
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
BLOWOUTnounUS /ˈbloʊaʊt/
an easy victory
From this reading ALL READY FOR THE GRAND BLOWOUT "Simeon!"
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
carefully weighed
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALL READY FOR THE GRAND BLOWOUT "Simeon!"
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading ALL READY FOR THE GRAND BLOWOUT "Simeon!"
shoot down, of birds
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
not accessible to view
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
cause to move by striking
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
a small worthless amount
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
outlaw's
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From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading ALL READY FOR THE GRAND BLOWOUT "Simeon!"
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
SimeonnounUS /ˈsɪmiən/
(Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel
From this reading ALL READY FOR THE GRAND BLOWOUT "Simeon!"
an elevated geological formation
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL READY FOR THE GRAND BLOWOUT "Simeon!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
precisely as stated
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An answering voice, very, very low, came back, asking a question; and in another second Jack was squeezing the groping hand of the duly thrilled prisoner of the outlaw's hidden retreat.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So well taken had Jack's calculations been that he hit the exact spot at which the descending slope of rock ended amidst the green grass.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was considered much too risky for them to remain there, and try to engage in explanations; so Jack took the other in tow, and led him over to the foot of the mighty cliff, with Perk trailing in.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Perk held his breath in awe as his pal whispered that one word.
