used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
Ann
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From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
clamberverbUS /ˈklæmbər/
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Ann followed, not quite wishing for the death the ocean could have given easily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Ann followed, not quite wishing for the death the ocean could have given easily.
eighty-odd
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From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
famishedadjectiveUS /ˈfæmɪʃt/
extremely hungry
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ann followed, not quite wishing for the death the ocean could have given easily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ann followed, not quite wishing for the death the ocean could have given easily.
set up or found
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Ann followed, not quite wishing for the death the ocean could have given easily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
not any; not one
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ann followed, not quite wishing for the death the ocean could have given easily.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Ann followed, not quite wishing for the death the ocean could have given easily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Ann followed, not quite wishing for the death the ocean could have given easily.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
on the contrary
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
Spearman
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From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
carry out
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From this beach there seemed to be no passage north.
trappingnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading But Spearman found a ledge of sorts running south: it might take them the eighty-odd miles to the lower end of the range or give out at any point, trapping them.
two times
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It did give out twice; both times, rather than clamber higher on the cliffs, Spearman hurled his famished body through the breakers and swam south, aided by the current until it was possible to continue along the rocks.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Ann followed, not quite wishing for the death the ocean could have given easily.
a late time of life
From this reading They could have found one by climbing high into the range--Ann did so, nine years later.
