used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Twice he slipped back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
the lower side of anything
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
divisible by two
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
flounderedverbUS /ˈflaʊndərd/
past form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
gulpedverbUS /ɡʌlpt/
past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
be the source of pain
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
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 His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
LUMBERMEN
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From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
self-preservationnoun
preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Twice he slipped back.
spluttering
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From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
caught or fixed
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
hard to endure
From this reading Then his hand fastened on a tree root and he stuck there, gasping for breath, spluttering, and trying to collect his senses.
two times
From this reading Twice he slipped back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But "self-preservation is the first law of nature," and even though dazed he floundered around and tried to pull himself up out of the stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
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 His head hurt, there was a strange ringing in his ears, and almost before he knew it he had gulped down a quantity of the cool water.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN AT HOME For several minutes Dale could think of nothing but that he was at the bottom of the brook and in danger of drowning.
