from one side of something to the other
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
(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 None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
Amir'snounUS /əˈmɪrz/
possessive form of “amir” — an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
charredverbUS /tʃɑːrd/
inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal
From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
dumb-founded
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From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
set up or found
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
Hanlon
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From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
k'nyer
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From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
others
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From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
RulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
in the near future
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Everything is safe now, k'nyer," he called through the badly charred panels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
tricyclenounUS /ˈtrɪsɪkəl/
a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Captain George Hanlon jumped from the big tricycle and ran into the residence.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Knowing the way from his controlling of the bird that had found Amir's rooms, Hanlon was soon there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None of the guards or servants tried to stop him, so dumb-founded were they by all that had been happening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not stop to see what was happening to the others, but ran across the bedroom to that far door, and rapped on it to attract the attention of the Ruler, hiding behind it.
