used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
set up or found
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
a quick look
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
GrippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
how
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From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
hubsnounUS /hʌbz/
plural of “hub” — the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
and nothing more
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
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 FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
compacted by ironing
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
roiledadjectiveUS /rɔɪld/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
not in physical motion
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading FIRST AID Dale never knew just how he got out of the truck.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
turtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gripped by the horror and suddenness of the accident, his mind was a blank until he found himself running over the bridge amid a throng of other hurrying scouts.
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 The water was roiled and muddy; bubbles and a little steam rose about the forward part of the car.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A moment later he was pressed close to the unbroken portion of the railing, and, staring down, caught a glimpse of the gray car upturned in the sluggish waters of the stream.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The car had turned turtle, and the great wheels, still spinning slowly, showed above the surface almost to their hubs.
