used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A TRAP.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes they are like ropes thrown to drowning men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
Azalia
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From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Sometimes they are like ropes thrown to drowning men.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
hold firmly
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
how
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From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A TRAP.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sometimes they are like ropes thrown to drowning men.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
the force of workers available
From this reading Sometimes they are like ropes thrown to drowning men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Sometimes they are like ropes thrown to drowning men.
cut with a saw
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes they are like ropes thrown to drowning men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Sometimes they are like ropes thrown to drowning men.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes they are like ropes thrown to drowning men.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading IN A TRAP.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The meeting between Paul and Azalia upon the bridge was a turning point in his life.
(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 He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
at the time that
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
in or at the place that
From this reading He felt, when he saw her approaching, that, if she passed him by, looking upon him as a vile outcast from society, he might as well give up a contest where everything was against him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A kind word, a look, a smile, a warm grasp of the hand by a friend in time of trouble,--how they remain in memory!
