used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
anew
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
ANNOUNCEMENTnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE CASHIER’S ANNOUNCEMENT.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
CASHIER'SnounUS /kæˈʃɪrz/
possessive form of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading THE CASHIER’S ANNOUNCEMENT.
Clancy
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From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
countersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
nitroglycerinnounUS /ˌnaɪtroʊˈɡlɪsərən/
a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat)
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
oozedverbUS /uːzd/
past form of “ooze” — pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
an amount of time
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
SparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Again he mounted the stool, fitted a cap to the end of the fuse, placed the cap in the cup and applied a match.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASHIER’S ANNOUNCEMENT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Spark handed the bag to Clancy, and the latter poured some of the nitroglycerin into the cup.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
at the time that
From this reading “Give me the fuse,” said Clancy, emerging from under the counter when a sufficient period had elapsed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then, crouching under one of the counters, they waited while the explosive oozed downward about the vault door on the inside.
