used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a little the hands lost their power and slid helplessly away.
abrasionsnounUS /əˈbreɪʒənz/
plural of “abrasion” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a little the hands lost their power and slid helplessly away.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a little the hands lost their power and slid helplessly away.
move towards
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
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 QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After a little the hands lost their power and slid helplessly away.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
Bohlmier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
the two together, not just one
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
brawnnounUS /brɔːn/
possessing muscular strength
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Bohlmier crumpled up and fell to the ground.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Bohlmier crumpled up and fell to the ground.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Bohlmier crumpled up and fell to the ground.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading After a little the hands lost their power and slid helplessly away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a little the hands lost their power and slid helplessly away.
for more time
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading After a little the hands lost their power and slid helplessly away.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
not any; not one
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading After a little the hands lost their power and slid helplessly away.
punyadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːni/
inferior in strength or significance
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
Scanlon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading After a little the hands lost their power and slid helplessly away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
solicitouslyadverb
in a concerned and solicitous manner
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
push forcefully
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bohlmier crumpled up and fell to the ground.
trellisnounUS /ˈtreləs/
latticework used to support climbing plants
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bohlmier crumpled up and fell to the ground.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
wheezingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːzɪŋ/
relating to breathing with a whistling sound
From this reading Scanlon no longer heard the wheezing breath in the man's chest; and, so, he let go his grip.
at the time that
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading Bat drew his arms through the frail woodwork; there were many abrasions upon his knuckles and he was nursing these solicitously when he heard the stumbling approach of some one through the darkness.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading QUEER INTELLIGENCE The grip of Bat Scanlon upon the throat of Bohlmier did not relax; both hands of the Swiss clutched at the arm thrust through the trellis work of the rose arbor, but their puny strength was as nothing against the brawn of the big athlete.
