used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
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 The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
the two together, not just one
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
CORRIGAN
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From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
DebnounUS /deb/
a young woman making her debut into society
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean by holding my sister in this way?"
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
equaledverbUS /ˈiːkwəld/
past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
a young female
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "What do you mean by holding my sister in this way?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
a small worthless amount
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
machinistnounUS /məˈʃiːnəst/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean by holding my sister in this way?"
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
Mont
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From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What do you mean by holding my sister in this way?"
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
not one, and not any
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
a full supply
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "What do you mean by holding my sister in this way?"
express in speech
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CORRIGAN MAKES A MOVE Both Jack and Mont had had surprising adventures in plenty, but both of them agreed that none of them equaled the present one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What do you mean by holding my sister in this way?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The noise in the room prevented Corrigan from hearing their entrance, and it was not until Jack’s strong hand grasped his arm that he realized the sudden intrusion, and let go his hold upon Deb.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What do you mean by holding my sister in this way?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean by holding my sister in this way?"
which person or people
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for the poor girl, she was too exhausted to speak, but with a glad look of recognition, sank back in a faint, supported by Mont, who sprang forward to prevent her from falling to the floor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You miserable coward!" exclaimed the young machinist, his blood boiling at a fever heat.
