used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
(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 And yet they were all looking at him and waving at him and crying his name!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Napkins waved and goblets rang.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And yet they were all looking at him and waving at him and crying his name!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
bewilderedlyadverb
in a bewildered manner
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
demanding attention
From this reading And yet they were all looking at him and waving at him and crying his name!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
fixturesnounUS /ˈfɪkstʃərz/
plural of “fixture” — an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
GERALD
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From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
goblets
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From this reading Napkins waved and goblets rang.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet they were all looking at him and waving at him and crying his name!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet they were all looking at him and waving at him and crying his name!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
the sound of laughing
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And yet they were all looking at him and waving at him and crying his name!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
NapkinsnounUS /ˈnæpkɪnz/
plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading Napkins waved and goblets rang.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Napkins waved and goblets rang.
precisely, exactly
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
Simms
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From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading He gazed about, the color rushing into his cheeks, and showed such a terrified countenance that the cheers grew into laughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kendall, staring bewilderedly, told himself that it was a dream; that he had not heard aright!
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Napkins waved and goblets rang.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading And yet they were all looking at him and waving at him and crying his name!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
at the time that
From this reading GERALD IS SURPRISED Simms must have been right when he said they were waiting for that name, for such a burst of applause went up as to set the fixtures shaking above the table.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet they were all looking at him and waving at him and crying his name!
