used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He walked along in the semi-twilight, wishing there was a cool breeze.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
(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 He was tired all over, inside and out.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He walked along in the semi-twilight, wishing there was a cool breeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
any person at all
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading He walked along in the semi-twilight, wishing there was a cool breeze.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading He walked along in the semi-twilight, wishing there was a cool breeze.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
Docchi
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From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was tired all over, inside and out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He was tired all over, inside and out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
librariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was tired all over, inside and out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was tired all over, inside and out.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
semi-twilight
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From this reading He walked along in the semi-twilight, wishing there was a cool breeze.
sentencingverbUS /ˈsentənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
a person, without saying who
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
tentaclesnounUS /ˈtentəkəlz/
plural of “tentacle” — something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He walked along in the semi-twilight, wishing there was a cool breeze.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was tired all over, inside and out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked along in the semi-twilight, wishing there was a cool breeze.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He didn't want to see anyone die, not someone he had been partly responsible for sentencing, whatever the circumstances.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The wires ceased to resemble tentacles and were neatly arranged in the cabinet of the command unit, formerly the librarian, which was then moved against the wall.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He walked along in the semi-twilight, wishing there was a cool breeze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Calling in Jordan and discussing it with him, Docchi left the remainder of the work in his capable hands.
