used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
anew
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
cavedverbUS /keɪvd/
past form of “cave” — hollow out as if making a cave or opening
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The great specialist seemed to enjoy the sensation he had made.
evidencedadjectiveUS /ˈevɪdənst/
supported by evidence
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
Follansbee's
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From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great specialist seemed to enjoy the sensation he had made.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The great specialist seemed to enjoy the sensation he had made.
moistenedverbUS /ˈmɔɪsənd/
past form of “moisten” — make moist
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “NAME YOUR PRICE.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
and nothing more
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “NAME YOUR PRICE.”
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The great specialist seemed to enjoy the sensation he had made.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The great specialist seemed to enjoy the sensation he had made.
express in speech
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading The great specialist seemed to enjoy the sensation he had made.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He moistened his dry lips again and attempted to speak, but it ended only in a swallow, as evidenced by the movement in his throat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading James Stone looked as if the ground had suddenly caved from under his feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His big body stiffened, his hands clutched his hat, and his startled eyes were riveted on Follansbee’s countenance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “NAME YOUR PRICE.”
