used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
an occurrence of something
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
without deviation
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Lowering his weapon the doctor repeated his order.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down, man, sit down.
ECHOESnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I was evidently in a worse way than I imagined.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lowering his weapon the doctor repeated his order.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I was evidently in a worse way than I imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was evidently in a worse way than I imagined.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
kitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
LoweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading Lowering his weapon the doctor repeated his order.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Sit down, man, sit down.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
and nothing more
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Lowering his weapon the doctor repeated his order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
recurring again and again
From this reading Lowering his weapon the doctor repeated his order.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down, man, sit down.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was evidently in a worse way than I imagined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
topplingverbUS /ˈtɑːpəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was evidently in a worse way than I imagined.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Lowering his weapon the doctor repeated his order.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Directly I was on my feet I went as giddy as a kite, and it was only by clutching the chair that I saved myself from toppling over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
at the time that
From this reading ECHOES OF A FAMOUS CASE Whatever my intentions may have been--and they were pretty venomous when I jumped up--the revolver was really an unnecessary precaution.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading I was evidently in a worse way than I imagined.
