abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
(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 The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
Bindon
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From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
travel across or pass over
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
dislocatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsloʊkeɪtɪd/
separated at the joint
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
ten 10s
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
Jane
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From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
Jose
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From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
labourers
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From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
Rattenbury
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From this reading It was only made possible by the efforts of Jack Rattenbury, assisted by some of the Bindon labourers placed at his disposal by Mrs. Jose.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was of imperious necessity to get to the cottage that could be seen, not ruined, still standing, but leaning to one side, that search might be made for Jane Marley.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
up to a particular time
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The chasm itself was some three hundred and sixty feet across, and into this all the tract between the lips had gone down at various inclinations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOINED TOGETHER Not till evening was setting in was it possible for any to cross the gulf and reach the subsided portion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Beyond that to the sea something like four hundred and forty yards had slipped away in an incline, much dislocated, but with an abrupt face forming one side of the great chasm.
