used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each looked fearfully at the other.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
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 The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each looked fearfully at the other.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man mistrusted his neighbor.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Each looked fearfully at the other.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every man mistrusted his neighbor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
lad's
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From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
set down according to a plan
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Each looked fearfully at the other.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man mistrusted his neighbor.
Maria'snounUS /mərˈiːəz/
possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
the force of workers available
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
mistrustedverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/
past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading Every man mistrusted his neighbor.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Every man mistrusted his neighbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
ominouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːmənəsli/
in an ominous manner
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each looked fearfully at the other.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
Phil's
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From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
tumultuouslyadverb
in a tumultuous and riotous manner
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF A SUSPICION Phil’s heart beat tumultuously as he laid a restraining hand on Maria’s arm to prevent her from rising up from the floor of the gallery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
vibratingverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The instant the girl’s indignant, vibrating voice was heard an uncanny silence fell upon the masked men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The girl’s heavy breathing sounded ominously loud in the lad’s ears, and he was dumb with apprehension that she would sacrifice them all by a second outburst of passionate denial.
