used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
acridadjectiveUS /ˈæk.rɪd/
Having an unpleasantly bitter or pungent taste or smell.
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
cheaplyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːpli/
in a stingy manner
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
chutenounUS /ʃuːt/
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
endurableadjective
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
the organ of sight
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
immediately past
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
for more time
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
engage in
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
a particular point in time
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
not any; not one
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
O'Keefe
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From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
by chance
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
a strong line
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He struck a match for a survey of the place where he must make his last stand and his eye fell on the coil of rope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
up to a particular time
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
the act of using
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
a message informing of danger
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
at the time that
From this reading When the first acrid warning of scorched timbers came to his nostrils, Jerry O'Keefe had recognized the desperation of his plight and he laid out his simple plans in accordance.
in or at the place that
From this reading He meant to stay where he was till the last endurable moment, hoping against hope for the coming of the rescuers.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Then, for the first time, he remembered its use, and vainly wished that the chute could be opened from within.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When it was no longer possible to remain, he would go out of the door and sell his life at a price--but he knew he would have to sell it, and perhaps cheaply, for they would do their killing from cover.
