used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINNING A MEDAL.
anew
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
a youthful male person
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
communicated in words
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
Fernald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
inhalingverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
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 But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
MEDALnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading WINNING A MEDAL.
a particular point in time
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
with speed
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
recurring again and again
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
except for; apart from
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
smoke-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
suffocateverbUS /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
hard to endure
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading During the first dozen seconds he tried to soothe the child, and then came the thought that the little one would suffocate more quickly by inhaling the smoke-laden atmosphere as she gasped and sobbed violently.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The struggles and screams of the child he was trying to save served to confuse Seth, and the smoke, which was growing more stifling each moment, bewildered at the same time that it choked him.
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading WINNING A MEDAL.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He realized the vital necessity of keeping a "grip on himself," as Josh Fernald had expressed it, and, in order the better to do so, repeated again and again the words of the instructor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But for the lectures the boy had heard at headquarters, neither he nor the baby would have left the apartment alive.
