used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Twist a couple of napkins into ropes.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be quick!”
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading “Softly, Joe, softly!” whispered Matt, stifling his own heavy breathing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “Twist a couple of napkins into ropes.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
the act of escaping physically
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
hadn't
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From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “Softly, Joe, softly!” whispered Matt, stifling his own heavy breathing.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Softly, Joe, softly!” whispered Matt, stifling his own heavy breathing.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
be the source of pain
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Twist a couple of napkins into ropes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
Joe
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From this reading “Softly, Joe, softly!” whispered Matt, stifling his own heavy breathing.
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 McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading “Softly, Joe, softly!” whispered Matt, stifling his own heavy breathing.
McGlory
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From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
napkinsnounUS /ˈnæpkɪnz/
plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading “Twist a couple of napkins into ropes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Twist a couple of napkins into ropes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Softly, Joe, softly!” whispered Matt, stifling his own heavy breathing.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Be quick!”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading “Twist a couple of napkins into ropes.
with low volume
From this reading “Softly, Joe, softly!” whispered Matt, stifling his own heavy breathing.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading “Softly, Joe, softly!” whispered Matt, stifling his own heavy breathing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
hard to endure
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
TwistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading “Twist a couple of napkins into ropes.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading McGlory had not the least notion what Matt was trying to accomplish, but he knew it was something which might help their escape.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Softly, Joe, softly!” whispered Matt, stifling his own heavy breathing.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Be quiet,” hissed Matt, in the man’s ear, “and you’ll not be hurt, but if you move, or try to call out”--his voice grew menacing--“you’ll wish you hadn’t!”
